An amazing display of unique jewellery-type artefacts from the Museum collection.

On show now for the month of July 2023!

Wooden Collectibles

A digital and artefact display of an amazing variety of objects from the Museum collection made specifically from wood.

What makes these objects interesting is their connection to the social history of a place and its people.

• Who make the object and for what reason?
• When was it made?
• What types of tools were used to make it?

These are all the things Museum’s try to answer, however, most objects come into the Museum with virtually no information. This can be a hard place to start from, although, it doesn’t detract from the beauty or ornate nature of the objects themselves.

How do you commemorate ANZAC?

ANZAC is a special time of our calendar year when we remember those who fought in the World War II. Most recently, it is also a time to remember and reflect on all those who have lost their lives in wars New Zealand soldiers have participated in.

This exhibition shares how ANZAC first came about, when and who were involved. It also highlights the memorials around the Waipā district and how our local RSA supports our ANZAC commitment.

Alongside this exhibition we ran ANZAC activities for all the whānau which prompted younger visitors to ask questions about ANZAC and the meaning of the poppy. We’re honoured every year to have this exhibition as a staple on our calendar. This year we also created a virtual exhibition that we shared on our Facebook page. 

A Trip to view the Van Gogh Live Exhibition

This year the artists from Enrich+ traveled up to view this amazing exhibition. It was the inspiration of their 2022 exhibition on the Front Porch Gallery at Te Awamutu Museum. We’re proud and honoured to collaborate with Enrich+ Service Facilitators to bring the amazing creative talents of their artists into the public domain.

Te Awamutu Museum has been supporting April as Autism Awareness Month by showcasing Enrich+ Artists in their own exhibition of artwork for our visitors. The exhibition is a great draw card for locals to experience the role of arts access in our community. This year, the artists adds their commentary as to where their inspiration came from and what they thought of the Van Gogh Live exhibition.

Come in and experience amazing works and words from these incredible artists.