What's On

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Sunlight: Ihi Kōmaru

From the origins of light in the Sun’s heart to its effects on Earth’s life, discover the Secrets of the Sun in this Science Exhibition!

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Robyn Kahukiwa: Tohunga mahi toi

Come and explore Tohunga Mahi Toi, an exhibition by one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated artists, Robyn Kahukiwa.

Call Me, Maybe

Explore how telephones have changed since they were first introduced to Manawatū in our new heritage exhibition.

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Summer Holiday Programme

Join us for the summer holidays at Te Manawa as we celebrate Christmas through art, music and science.

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Paper Dolls Collection

In this blog, contributing author Stephanie Gibson uncovers the history of some of Te Manawa’s best dressed collection objects.

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Backyard Biodiversity: Making the Most of Moth Week

Learn about some of Aotearoa's endemic moths and what you can do in your backyard to celebrate and support biodiversity.

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Santa's Cave

It wouldn’t be Christmas in Palmerston North without a visit to Santa's Cave. Bring the whole whānau for a magical trip down memory lane.

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Meet the Tītipounamu

Discover Aotearoa's smallest native bird, the Tītipounamu (Rifleman). Learn about their life in the forest and what we can do to help protect them.

Artwork by New Zealand artist, Robyn Kahukiwa

Robyn Kahukiwa, Hinetītama, 1980, Te Manawa Art Society Collection

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Robyn Kahukiwa, Hinetītama, 1980, Te Manawa Art Society Collection

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Robyn Kahukiwa, Hinetītama, 1980, Te Manawa Art Society Collection

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An unassuming cardboard box discovered in the Te Manawa archive uncovered a wealth of information about Mina’s involvement in Te Māori. Image courtesy of Te Manawa Museum.

A Bridge Between Worlds Part Two

Learn how an unassuming cardboard box discovered in the Te Manawa archive has uncovered a wealth of information about Mina’s involvement in Te Māori.

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A Bridge Between Worlds Part One

Discover how Te Manawa's first museum director contributed to 'Te Māori,' a ground-breaking exhibition.

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Skating Legend Avis Bell

In this blog, learn about the life of local Manawatū skating legend, Avis Berry (nee Bell) and her legacy on today's skating scene.

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Matatau 2024

This iteration of the annual Toioho ki Āpiti graduate exhibition references the tinana as a medium for exploring notions of mana tangata.

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Local Knowledge

This collection of collaborative paintings by Euan Macleod and Gregory O’Brien reflects an appreciation for the outdoors, human history, and concerns about present-day life.

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The Peter Bush Archive

Learn how we're preserving the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.

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0800-4-A-MUSEUM

Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand

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HOURS:
Tues – Sun: 10am – 5.00pm
(Opens 1pm Anzac Day. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Open Mondays during School Holidays)

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Donations appreciated
Charges may apply to some exhibitions/programmes.