What's On

He Tirohanga ki Tai Saturday 20 July 2019 - Friday 13 September 2019

Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery: the exhibition provides an indigenous perspective looking out from our place in the world. Monday to Friday

Exscite Saturday 20 July 2019 10:00 AM - Thursday 31 December 2020 5:00 PM

The Exscite science gallery aims to foster a learning experience in an exciting and engaging environment.

Te Whaanau Maarama: The Heavenly Bodies Saturday 20 July 2019 10:00 AM - Sunday 11 August 2019 5:00 PM

This ground-breaking exhibition shines the spotlight on Maaori astronomy.

Cut! Costume and the Cinema Saturday 20 July 2019 10:00 AM - Sunday 21 July 2019 5:00 PM

Hamilton will be the only city outside of North America to host this celebration of big-screen glamour and period dress.

Albin Martin: Pastoralist Saturday 20 July 2019 10:00 AM - Sunday 18 August 2019 5:00 PM

For more than three decades after emigrating to New Zealand from England in 1851, Albin Martin (b. 1812 d. 1888) was a fixture in the colony’s fledgling art world.

Shaping Hamilton Huringa Kirikiriroa Saturday 20 July 2019 10:00 AM - Sunday 12 September 2021 5:00 PM

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

Melvin Day: A Modernist Perspective Saturday 20 July 2019 10:00 AM - Sunday 6 October 2019 5:00 PM

In late 2015, Melvin N Day, then in his 92nd year, decided he would like to leave a significant group of his paintings to Waikato Museum as a legacy to Hamilton.

Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank Saturday 20 July 2019 10:00 AM - Sunday 8 September 2019 5:00 PM

The Anne Frank House launched this exhibition as the successor of the acclaimed exhibition, Anne Frank: A History for Today, which was shown at Waikato Museum in 2011.

Unassuming Vessels: The Artistry of Yixing Zisha Teapots Saturday 20 July 2019 10:00 AM - Sunday 22 September 2019 5:00 PM

Tea has played a significant role in Chinese culture for thousands of years.

WAIPRINT 2019 Saturday 20 July 2019 10:00 AM - Monday 19 August 2019 5:00 PM

Now in its 30th year, WAIPRINT is the annual exhibition by the Waikato Society of Arts Printmakers and showcases a range of printmaking techniques.