Manawatū Now!

Local Artists Current Practice

Manawatū Now!

Local Artists Current Practice

Manawatū Now!

Local Artists Current Practice

What's On

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Treat yourself, a date, or a group of friends to this one-of-a-kind date night and enjoy one of the last Summer evenings before Winter. 🌹 Entry is FREE - find out more here.
Solar Tsunamis
Discover how Aotearoa has become a leading country researching ways to protect its electrical grid from a massive space weather event.
Waihiko and the Solar Tsunami
In this short video screening, you'll learn all about the power of the sun and how solar storms can affect electricity on Earth.
photograph of a kiwi bird puppet
Join Anna Bailey from String Bean Puppets for a magical encounter with one of Aotearoa’s most iconic native creatures, the Kiwi bird.

Parawhenua Kōmaru 

Solar Tsunamis

April School Holidays
Our theme for the April school holiday is Out of This World. Join us from 14 - 24 April for a whole host of exciting activities.
people viewing a historically significant photography exhibition in Te Manawa art gallery
Celebrating 50 years of Art Photography since Active Eye in 1975, this exhibition presents a selection of work from the original exhibition.
a group of people viewing a display at Te Manawa Museum
Te Manawa's Keeping the Taonga Warm memorial display presents the material legacy Mina left behind when she passed away in 1997.
ANZAC Day Public Talk with Jess McLean
PhD candidate Jess McLean will be joining us at Te Manawa on Thursday 24th April to present a public talk all about Anzac Day.

Easter Holidays

Kids' Activities

Easter Holidays

Kids' Activities

Easter Holidays

Kids' Activities

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.
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.
photograph of finger paintings on white paper
Join us on Wednesdays mornings to enjoy our open art studio sessions with Andi. NOA is a space to share community, connection, and the joy of creation.
photograph of Call Me Maybe, an exhibition at Te Manawa about phones
Explore how telephones have changed since they were first introduced to Manawatū in our new heritage exhibition.
advertising image for a kids programme, Te Manawa Tots
Join us at Te Manawa every Friday morning for fun activities designed to delight your tamariki. 🐰

Robyn
Kahukiwa

Tohunga
Mahi Toi

Robyn Kahukiwa

Tohunga Mahi Toi

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Learn how we're preserving the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.
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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.
black and white photograph of researchers in field
Discover how Te Manawa's first museum director contributed to 'Te Māori,' a ground-breaking exhibition.
Black and white photograph of female skaters at a skating competition
In this blog, learn about the life of local Manawatū skating legend, Avis Berry (nee Bell) and her legacy on today's skating scene.