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Inside Out Hero Image - Eugene Kara

Inside Out

Exhibition

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A celebration of Waikato's public art through 'inside' works by the artists
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Robyn Kahukiwa: Tohunga Mahi Toi

Exhibition

Closing Soon

On tour from the New Zealand Portrait Gallery
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National Contemporary Art Award 2025

Exhibition

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See this year's finalists
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Visit our Museum today

Located in the heart of Hamilton city

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm every day (except 25 December) and entry is free. Nau mai, haere mai!

With a range of exhibitions, events, and our kids zone, Exscite, you'll find something to inspire the whole family here at the Waikato's largest regional museum and art gallery.

Exscite

Exhibition

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Interactive centre for discovery

Exscite is a hands-on space where tamariki can play and learn through tactile and immersive surroundings.

Explore our collection

We care for more than 30,000 objects

Discover some of the incredible taonga which are held in our visual arts, social history, tangata whenua and science collections.

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He Aa I Uta, He Aa I Tai: Weaving the Elements

Explore the online exhibition

He Aa I Uta, He Aa I Tai: Weaving the Elements was a celebrated exhibition held at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery. Though the physical exhibition has now closed, its legacy lives on through our online showcase. Every artwork from the exhibition is just a click away. Experience the intricate beauty, cultural depth, and elemental storytelling woven into each piece.

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