Experience

AIR PLAYGROUND
16 MAY - 11 OCT | FROM $5
For curious kids of all ages, experience the science of aerodynamics and the amazing invisible elemental force of air

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Ngā Whakaahua
Exhibitions and Activities

ON NOW | UNTIL 19 JUL | FREE

Brent Harris:
Home and Back Again

ON NOW | UNTIL 2 AUG | FREE

Witipū

29 MAY | 10AM - 4PM | $50 BOOK NOW

Brent Harris:
Monotype Print Workshop

ON NOW | UNTIL 19 JUL | FREE

Feather, Fur and Bone

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Upcoming events

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May 8

May 8, 2026

Baby Steps Art Tour

May 8, 2026

May 9

May 9, 2026

Movie Night: 101 Dalmatians

May 9, 2026

May 28

May 28, 2026

Home-based educator Mornings - TERM 2

May 28, 2026

May 29

May 29, 2026

Disco Drag Homecoming

May 29, 2026

Ngā Taonga
Collection

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Stories about objects

The Mina McKenzie Kete was created by young Rongotea weaver, Cassandra Archer, in 2023. It is currently on display as part of Te Manawa’s exhibit: ‘Keeping the Taonga Warm – The Legacy of Mina McKenzie’. Historian Dr Tanja Rother spoke with Cassandra to find out the story behind the kete.

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A Bridge Between Worlds: Mina McKenzie and Te Māori – Part 2

In part two of this blog series, learn how a recent discovery in the Te Manawa archive has uncovered a wealth of information about Mina McKenzie's involvement in Te Māori, an unprecedented exhibition.

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