Top Things to do in Hamilton & Waikato Region
Top Hotels in Hamilton & Waikato Region
Top 10 Specialty Museums in Hamilton & Waikato Region, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand including Matthew Cowley Pacific Church History Centre, Waitomo Caves Museum, Waikato Museum, The New Zealand Timber Museum, Waikato Coalfields Museum, Classics Museum, Firth Tower Estate and Museum, Tirau Museum, The Gallagher Meads Brothers Exhibition, Camera Museum at Snapshot.
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1. Matthew Cowley Pacific Church History Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Waitomo Caves Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By carlenemabeym - Omokoroa Beach, New Zealand
Amazing information - very well presented and extremely well priced - great facts to go with a cave visit or great on its own, the history, the facts and everything you need to know about the area.
3. Waikato Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Haere mai! Welcome to Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato. Perched above the mighty Waikato River, this world-class museum and art gallery is the artistic and cultural heart of the Waikato. Visit us to experience visual stories and guided activities that bring our art, history, culture and science to life through an inspirational programme that aims to challenge and inspire you. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Reviewed By D7543NEandread
We had an 18 month old we needed to entertain on a rainy day during a visit to Hamilton. A lot of the activities are for older children but the kids area kept him entertained for hours.
4. The New Zealand Timber Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Waikato Coalfields Museum
6. Classics Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Something Classic for the Whole Family! A classic car museum with something to cater for every member of the family. Come and have a look at the cars of yesteryear which are sure to bring back memories. We have over 60 cars on display and an extensive collection of petrol memorabilia - signs, tins, petrol pumps, pedal cars and vintage pin ball machines. Plenty of free parking onsite. We have a 1950's diner in the building too! The Jukebox Diner, serving American classics, modern fare, child friendly options and of course great coffee!
Reviewed By akmcbean - Cambridge, New Zealand
Drove past the Classic Car Museum for years thinking “we must go in”. Finally took kids during school holidays and what a lovely surprise it was. Beautifully presented and very clean. Full of history and interesting pieces even for the non-car enthusiast. 5 Kids aged 4-11 and all really enjoyed the experience. Diner had a lovely variety of a la-carte and cabinet meals. Good selection and prices for kids food. Play area for little ones and a cool car for the older kids to sit and play in. Well done Classics Museum.
7. Firth Tower Estate and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By neilandvicki2018 - Whitianga, New Zealand
Great museum and gardens, I would definitely visit this place. Plenty of parking ,you can even get power sites if you have a motorhome or caravan quite cheap for the sites, museum is donation only
8. Tirau Museum
9. The Gallagher Meads Brothers Exhibition
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
The Gallagher Meads Brothers Exhibition Sir Colin & Stan Meads - legends of the game - June 19, 2017 – May, 31, 2018 Featuring memorabilia from Sir Colin and his All Black brother and locking partner Stan – they are Te Kuiti’s most famous sporting legends. This personal collection is on loan from the Meads family and is a rare glimpse into the brothers’ rugby careers and lives.
Reviewed By I9684AEdavem
3 friends and I decided to visit Te Kuiti from Wellington. We made a trip of it spending 2 days in this small King Country town. A highlight of our trip was visiting the Meads Museum. We were greeted by 2 lovely and very proud women who talked us through the exhibition. For four rugby heads this display was an absolute highlight. It is off the beaten track but well worth the visit
10. Camera Museum at Snapshot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Camera enthusiasts are invited to visit this boutique camera museum inside Snapshot. Pride of place is a collection of Kodak cameras spanning a period of 110 years. The Museum is open to the public at no charge during store opening hours - unless the room is in use for another purpose. Please call us if you are making a special trip to visit the museum.
