Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

A regional museum and gallery on the Waikato River in central Hamilton. Handy as a wet-day stop on the way through. Outside is Michael Parekowhai's giant sculpture The Tongue of the Dog.

Good to know

• Combine with a river walk when it clears
• Check current hours and any exhibition charges first

Best time

Wet afternoons

Open

All year

Getting there

City centre, paid street parking

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

No dogs

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.