What's On

Photo Competition Fleeting Moments of Autumn Sunday 28 April 2024 - Sunday 19 May 2024

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

i-Spy at Waikato Museum Sunday 28 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 Sunday 28 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.

Exscite Sunday 28 April 2024 10:00 AM - Tuesday 31 December 2024 5:00 PM

Exscite is Waikato Museum's interactive centre for discovery. It's a hands-on space where tamariki can play and learn through tactile and immersive surroundings.

Six Extinctions - Explore the events that changed the World Sunday 28 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.

II Feminae Sunday 28 April 2024 10:00 AM - Sunday 12 May 2024 3:00 PM

Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm. Celebrating The Diversity of Women's Emotion in Art

Huakina te Pātaka Mahara Monday 29 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

Behind the scenes garden tours - Hamilton Gardens Tuesday 30 April 2024 1:00 PM - Tuesday 30 April 2024

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

Hamilton Astronomical Society - Public Nights Wednesday 1 May 2024 7:30 PM - Wednesday 1 May 2024 9:00 PM

Our regular public nights are the first Wednesday of each month. These start at 7:30 pm during winter months, and 8:30 pm during daylight saving months.

Thought Crimes by Craig McClure | Ramp Gallery Thursday 2 May 2024 - Saturday 25 May 2024

McClure examines his personal story and experiences through sculpture and painting mediums with a rich and restrained palette, layered in meaning.