06 Jan Five must see exhibits at the Waikato Museum, as recommended by the award-winning motel Argent Motor Lodge in Hamilton.
The year 2020 will see a series of world class exhibitions coming to the Waikato Museum – Te Whare Taonga o Waikato and #1 Hamilton-based motel on TripAdvisor, Argent Motor Lodge is located just 3 minutes’ drive away. This makes Argent the perfect place to base yourself, whilst experiencing all of the museum’s exciting upcoming events.
Check out these five exhibitions happening at the Waikato Museum – recommended by the friendly team at Argent Motor Lodge:
Bugs! Our Backyard Heroes
Now – 9 February 2020
‘Bugs! Our Backyard Heroes’ is a family-friendly, hands-on experience for the whole family. Come face-to-face with some real life bug heroes through this exhibition which explores the secret world of bugs and the vital role they play in our lives.
Puhoro ō mua, Puhoro ki tua
Now – 23 February 2020
Held in association with the 9th International Indigenous Artists Gathering, this event showcases over 100 indigenous artists from across the globe, including Aotearoa. It highlights the variety of contemporary indigenous art, while celebrating the legacy of tradition present within contemporary practice.
The World is Large, Beautiful and Mostly Undiscovered: A garden of surrealism
25 January – 27 April 2020
Come join the world of weird at Waikato Museum! Curated in response to the development of the Hamilton Gardens’ newest ‘fantasy’ garden, the Surrealist Garden (due to open in February 2020), ‘The World is Large, Beautiful and Mostly Undiscovered’ is an exhibition celebrating all the best and weird parts of 1920s surrealism.
Dinosaur rEvolution Secrets of Survival
7 March – 14 June 2020
Dinosaurs were on top of the world for 169 million years then vanished 65 million years ago, but did they all go extinct? The kids are going to love this hands-on exhibit! See the fascinating skeletons and touch the fossil casts including a nest of dinosaur eggs, and unearth fossils from dig pits. Three animatronic dinosaurs will sense you approach, hear their mighty roar and watch them move.
Waro Mutu: The End of Coal
14 March – 28 June 2020
See the progression of the North Waikato mining township of Rotowaro by photographer, David Cook. His photo series began in 1984, when the Waikato Museum commissioned him to document the impact of the coal industry. Cook then immersed himself in the town and began documenting over the last four decades, witnessing the expansion of the mine and consequent demolition of the entire settlement. After 100 years of nonstop coal extraction, the mine was then closed and the land rehabilitated as pasture, forestry and lakes. This moving image work showcases the tangata whenua perspectives on the significance of this land in light of economic, ecological and cultural histories.
Make the most of all of the exciting events happening at the Waikato Museum in 2020 and base yourself at the centrally located Argent Motor Lodge. Plus, if you book direct with Argent Motor Lodge, you will receive two complimentary continental breakfasts for the first morning of your stay.
You can book direct via the Argent Motor Lodge website: www.argenthamilton.co.nz, email: info@argenthamilton.co.nz or via phone call: 0800 275 676.
Photos in this article sourced from: waikatomuseum.co.nz
About Argent Motor Lodge:
Based in Hamilton, award-winning Argent Motor Lodge is right next door to Waikato Hospital and close to Braemar Hospital as well as being only a few minutes’ drive to the City Centre, cycle trails and the world-famous, Hamilton Gardens. Accommodation ranges from one-bedroom apartments to family apartments with wheelchair-accessible facilities and fully equipped kitchens.
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