Waikato Museum

Hamilton, New Zealand's Waikato Museum is a regional museum. ArtsPost, a retail and exhibition space for New Zealand art and design, is managed by the museum. The Hamilton City Council is in charge of both. The Tongue of the Dog, a sculpture by Michael Parekowhai located outside the museum, has contributed to enhancing visitor numbers. MESH Piece Trust in Hamilton commissioned the sculpture.

The Waikato Museum has a variety of exhibitions (both in-house and traveling), as well as a full complement of teaching and public programs. Education, collections and research, and public programs of the Waikato Museum are organized around four themes: art, social history, science, and Tangata Whenua. The institution's overarching goal is to represent the Waikato region's passions, history, tradition, and culture. The towering 200-year-old waka taua (war boat) Te Winika and associated explanation are highlights for visitors, as are Exscite and Milk Matters, interactive science exhibitions for youngsters, and Te Whanau Marama, a celebration of Maaori astronomy.

Location: 1 Grantham St, Hamilton, Waikato 3204, New Zealand

Website: waikatomuseum.co.nz