House Warming Party - Waikato Museum
Due to much-needed renovation work on our building, the majestic waka taua Te Winika has been at rest (whakataa) from public view. 11am to 3pm: Weaving with Wikitoria 11am to 3pm: Free face-painting, stilt walkers and crazy characters! 12pm: Live music in the forecourt 4pm: Last time for entry to Astronomy Photographer of the Year 5pm: Museum ...
Whakaohooho a Te Winika - Waikato Museum
Dec 14, 2024 · During the tumultuous era of the New Zealand Land Wars, Te Winika experienced the subjugation of the Waikato tribes, and this once proud flagship of royalty was dismantled, partially concealed and left to deteriorate in the mud at Port Waikato.
A time of renewal: Waikato Museum to temporarily close for …
The environmental upgrade of Waikato Museum has been long planned as part of Hamilton City Council’s renewals programme, and will ensure the building meets industry standards for the safe care, storage and display of objects, taonga and artworks.
Exscite-ing award recognises Waikato Museum’s innovation
Oct 24, 2024 · Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato is thrilled to announce Exscite, its interactive centre for discovery, won the prestigious Innovation Award at last night’s Hamilton Central Business Association CBD Awards 2024.
Short Story Competition - Waikato Museum
May 30, 2024 · Together with our friends at Mayhem Literary Journal, we're excited to present this short story competition open to writers in the Waikato region. Waikato Museum's exhibition Six Extinctions explores the previous mass extinction events which have shaped the world we know today, and also the sixth and current extinction crisis – climate change ...
Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond - Waikato Museum
Explore the moon’s past, present and future in Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond at Waikato Museum. On tour from Nelson Provincial Museum, this free hands-on exhibition is an out-of-this-world experience where you can enter the orbit of our fascinating moon.
Matariki koorero: Piripi Lambert - Waikato Museum
Maaori astronomer and maramataka toohunga, Piripi Lambert, will present a free public talk as part of Waikato Museum's Matariki celebrations. Piripi will share his knowledge of Matariki and maatauranga Tainui.
Waitangi Day Festival 2024 - Waikato Museum
10am to 5pm Free entry Bring the family along and join us to commemorate Waitangi Day with art, music, and free workshops on Tuesday 6 February 2024. Note: Entry to Waikato Museum is free. Charges apply for entry to Exscite and for attending Lissy and Rudi's talk.
Waikato Museum welcomes new director
Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga O Waikato has a new Director to lead the team in sharing the tales and taonga of the region. Elizabeth (Liz) Cotton brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role of Director of Museum and Arts, which she stepped into this week.
Curator Notes - Waikato Museum
Waikato Museum has four curators, and together they curate exhibitions that showcase our collections in the four areas of Art, Social History, Science and Tangata Whenua. But what does “curate” even mean?