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Exhibition
SIX EXTINCTIONS
This Summer, come face to face with the fossilized remains of some of history’s largest and deadliest predators in Six Extinctions, an exhibition produced by Australia’s Gondwana Studios.
Discover the geological periods these predators belonged to and learn how six mass extinction events have shaped – and continue to shape – life on Earth.
Spaces To Explore
Every dayTe Awa - The River
The Manawatū river is the life-blood of our region. Learn more about its history, meet its inhabitants, explore how we use water and discover how our region was formed.
This exhibition includes The Water Room (which runs twice a week), a native fish tank, bug specimens, a cave walk-through and an impressive moa skeleton.
Every day - Limits applyTamariki
Tamariki is a space for kids! Children under-8 and their whānau are welcome in this interactive, tactile play area.
Every dayManawatū Journeys
Manawatū has always been a place that people have journeyed through; some stay for a long time, others only briefly. Quite often they leave behind an object that tells the story of their travels. Bringing them together in one large collection, Manawatū Journeys uses these mementos to tell the bigger story of settlement in our region.
By arrangementHeritage Buildings
The Te Manawa site includes two historic buildings: the Awahou schoolhouse and the cottage, Totaranui, believed to be the oldest residence in Palmerston North. Guided tours of these buildings are now available by arrangement, and entry is free (kōha welcome).
Exhibitions
14 OCTOBER - 14 APRIL He Ara Whāriki
The graduating students and tutors of the Maunga Kura Toi weaving programme at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa share their raranga works with you. The programme encompasses all aspects of Māori weaving and maintains the practices and techniques of the ancestors.
kōrero mai
get in touch
Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand
haere mai
visit us
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)
Free general entry.
Donations appreciated
Charges may apply to some exhibitions/programmes.
