Museum · Hamilton Central
Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery
1 Grantham Street, Hamilton, New Zealand 3204
Hamilton's museum and art gallery on the bank of the Waikato River, with exhibitions of Māori taonga, regional history and visual art, a hands-on science centre for children (Exscite) and a monthly Open Late evening. Entry to most exhibitions is free.
Permanent exhibitions
- Shaping Hamilton - Huringa Kirikiriroa: the history of the city from the arrival of Waikato Tainui to today
- Te Winika: the restored carved waka taua gifted to the city by the Māori Queen
- Exscite: hands-on discovery centre for children
