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Open from 10am to 5pm every day (except 25 December).
Free entry - koha (donation) welcome.
Admission fees apply to Exscite and select exhibitions & activities.
Check out our Terms of Entry.
Where to find us
Visit Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery in the heart of Hamilton city.
1 Grantham Street
Hamilton
New Zealand
Transport, Parking & Disability Access
Public Transport
Waikato Regional Council provides public bus services across Hamilton and between local towns. For timetables and pricing visit the Bus It website.
Car Parking
There are on-street and off-street parking options located nearby Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery. For parking information visit the Hamilton City Council website.
Mobility parking
Mobility parking spaces are provided across Hamilton and are marked by mobility signs with yellow/blue road markings to differentiate them from other parking spaces. You must display your mobility parking permit to use these.
There are two mobility parking spaces on Victoria St directly above the Museum. For more mobility parking options visit the Hamilton City Council website.
Disability Access
At Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all our visitors. Our facilities are designed to accommodate a wide range of needs. We invite you to explore the full range of our accessibility features and services. Click through to learn more about how we can make your visit enjoyable and comfortable for everyone.
Photography
Commercial Photography
Photography or filming at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery for commercial purposes requires permission. Please contact us to discuss your project.
Personal Photography
For personal use, you're welcome to take photos or videos while visiting Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery. We ask that you are considerate of other visitors and treat our taonga with respect when making videos or taking photos.
Tag us on Social Media
If you're sharing your photos on social media, we'd love you to tag our @waikatomuseum handle on Instagram or the Te Whare Taonga Facebook page.
Restrictions
Some exhibitions may have specific rules about photography due to copyright restrictions, and we'll have signage in place to make you aware of this: Please ask our kaimahi (staff) if you are unsure. |
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