Waihi Arts Centre and Museum
Where the real gold lies!
Small towns in New Zealand come with a fascinating history and Waihi is no exception. Our museum presents the history of the gold mining era (1880s - 1950s) in the Karangahake and Waihi area.
Our gallery features a regularly changing series of local and travelling art and craft exhibitions.
Something for everyone
Whether you just want to find out a bit more about the history of a New Zealand gold mining town, or want to check out the latest exhibition in our art gallery, we have something that will be of interest to everyone.
Museum Tours
We offer group tours of the museum for your organisation or school (by appointment), which can greatly enhance your understanding of how our town came to be - while being fun and interesting for all ages along the way!
Kazz O'Neill Artist Exhibition
Posted July 02, 2026
Art exhibition on from July 1st to July 31st, 2026 at the Waihi Arts Centre and Museum, Kenny Street, Waihi.
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Fibre Crafts Expo
Posted September 19, 2025
Beautiful, unique, authentic hand-made products for sale for you and yours. Come have a go, bring the kids... » Read More …
Museum
Our Museum operates as a place for the collection, display and preservation of items of historical interest to the Waihi District, particularly items relating to the underground mining history of the area.
Arts Centre
Our Art Gallery room has a dual role as a gallery hosting regular exhibitions and a theatre that seats 59.
Resources
As well as books and digital media available, we have a great Family History Research Facility run by our museum staff.
