What's On

Six Extinctions - Explore the events that changed the World Thursday 25 April 2024 10:00 AM - Sunday 21 July 2024 5:00 PM

Get face to face with some of history’s largest and deadliest predators in Six Extinctions.

The Sun and the Wind - The Meteor Theatre Thursday 25 April 2024 7:00 PM - Friday 26 April 2024 8:30 PM

In this surreal, heartbreaking, impactful new play, experience a birthday unlike any other.

Photo Competition Fleeting Moments of Autumn Friday 26 April 2024 - Sunday 19 May 2024

The competition will be judged by local Photographer Mark Hamilton and winners notified by 31st May

Behind the scenes garden tours - Hamilton Gardens Friday 26 April 2024

A rare opportunity to see and hear about what it takes to develop and maintain Hamilton Gardens as a world class attraction.

Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival 2024 Friday 26 April 2024 8:00 AM - Saturday 27 April 2024 6:00 PM

Come to GLOBOX Arena, Claudelands to witness the cultural excellence of Tainui

Huakina te Pātaka Mahara Friday 26 April 2024 9:00 AM - Friday 2 August 2024 4:00 PM

This exhibition traces the milestones across the University’s 60 years through the lens of the special collections held by Te Whare Pukapuka

April School Holiday Art Programme - 5-12 year olds Friday 26 April 2024 9:00 AM - Friday 26 April 2024 12:00 PM

From Acrylic Painting, Clay Modelling, Watercolour, Collage, Bookmark making, Paper Crafts and much more.

Bricks 4 Kidz School Holiday Programme Friday 26 April 2024 9:00 AM - Friday 26 April 2024 4:00 PM

This epic holiday programme at Waikato Museum is perfect for children aged 5 to 12 years old and includes free entry to Six Extinctions too!

i-Spy at Waikato Museum Friday 26 April 2024 10:00 AM - Tuesday 31 December 2024 5:00 PM

Discover mesmerising art, priceless Maaori taonga, historic collection items and much more as you explore our galleries.

Shaping Hamilton - Huringa Kirikiriroa Friday 26 April 2024 10:00 AM - Tuesday 30 April 2024 5:00 PM

Maps, historical artefacts, art, photographs and installations tell the story of the changing demographic and geographic shape of Hamilton.