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

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Dec 6

Dec 6, 2025 – Jul 19, 2026

Brent Harris: Home and Back Again

Dec 6, 2025 – Jul 19, 2026

Feb 9

Feb 9, 2026 – Jul 22, 2026

Feather, Fur & Bone

Feb 9, 2026 – Jul 22, 2026

Mar 14

Mar 14, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026

Witipū

Mar 14, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026

May 16

May 16, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Air Playground

May 16, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Wātaka takunetanga
Upcoming events

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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

Monotype Print Workshop with Brent Harris

May 30

May 30, 2026

Monotype Print Workshop with Brent Harris

May 30, 2026

Jun 5

Jun 5, 2026

Baby Steps Art Tour

Jun 5, 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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