Exhibitions
Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award 2025
Finalist artworks inspired by tuupuna (ancestors)
On tour from Te Pūkenga Whakaata the New Zealand Portrait Gallery, this biennial competition encourages young Maaori artists to create portraits of their
Meaning
Ancestors
Also: Tūpuna, Tīpuna
in any medium.
National Contemporary Art Award 2025
See this year's finalists
Brave, colourful, and never shy. The art of now.
The National Contemporary Art Award showcases the cutting edge of Aotearoa New Zealand contemporary art.
Ripples: Digital Stories from Waikato Te Ao Maaori Communities
Presented in partnership with He Koniahi Story Circle
Explore these unique digital stories, sharing personal experiences and maatauranga (rich cultural knowledge).
Cultural Threads
An exhibition of selected Pacific textiles
A selection of textiles from Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery collection are exhibited along with tivaevae by Rosalie Koko, Tehani Ngapare Rau-Te-Tara Buchanan and Ngapare Poko Taua.
Air Playground
Let science blow you away
Air Playground gives curious kids of all ages the chance to play with air. Experience hands-on the science of aerodynamics and the amazing elemental force of air.
Shaping Hamilton - Huringa Kirikiriroa
Explore the key events that have shaped the history of this city
From the arrival of Waikato Tainui through to the present day, this exhibition encourages us to keep an eye on the past as we look to the future.
Te Winika
This majestic waka taua (war canoe) was gifted to the city by the Maaori Queen
Discover the story of Te Winika and view the beautiful traditional carvings in Te Whare Waka o Te Winika gallery which overlooks the mighty Waikato River.
Coming soon
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