Museums connect people to the past, present and to each other. Join us on Thursday 18 May for a fun-filled day connecting to others. Discover Museum in a Box, have a bit of fun with a ‘Speed Chat’ session and enjoy a chat with a new friend, play one of our giant games that you...
Local iwi Rangitāne will lead a formal pōwhiri to welcome everyone who's new to Palmerston North. Join representatives of the City and her people to experience this renowned ceremony, share kai (food) and take a walking tour of the city centre. Registration is not required for this free event. Nau mai, haere mai!
Chiasma Manawatū is a student-led organisation that fosters connections between science and business. Join them at Te Manawa for their 2023 launch event, with free food, free drinks and a panel of interesting speakers. The discussion will revolve around "the role of venture capital in science commercialisation" and the ins and outs of taking a...
Join Yoko from Environment Network Manawatū on the third Saturday of every month for free upcycling workshops. Take paper, fabric and other materials that might go to waste and learn how to make new things out of them. All ages welcome.
The Manawatū Multicultural Council and Global Parents Support presents "Little Flowers in a Garden", a multicultural playgroup for children under 5 and their adults. With songs, dance and crafts, it's sure to be a fun-filled morning. Register by emailing admin@mmcnz.org.nz or calling 358 1572, but also feel free to drop in.
Join the Te Manawa Art Society for a tour behind the scenes at the Te Manawa Art Gallery. The Art Society's Virginia Warbrick and Te Manawa senior collection manager Talei Langley will present selected works from the art collection. There are three sessions to choose from: 10.30am to 11.30am; 12 noon to 1pm; and 2.30pm...
Join Yoko from Environment Network Manawatū on the third Saturday of every month for free upcycling workshops. Take paper, fabric and other materials that might go to waste and learn how to make new things out of them. All ages welcome.
Join Yoko from Environment Network Manawatū on the third Saturday of every month for free upcycling workshops. Take paper, fabric and other materials that might go to waste and learn how to make new things out of them. All ages welcome.
Meet artist Brigham Anderson and learn about his process of making art for his exhibition Te Whare Tukutuku, opening the same day. He'll discuss some of the meanings encoded in his work, and also explore the connections he sees between text, tukutuku and the transmission of knowledge. Nau mai, haere mai! Image: Faith | Whakapono...
For this year's Mina McKenzie Memorial Lecture we welcome author and historian Jock Phillips. His book A History of New Zealand in 100 Objects tells our story through the objects and artefacts we've made through the centuries. In this talk he will hone this approach even further by focusing on just 10 items, all of...
See Santa's Cave on its opening day at our special Kai & Cave preview night. Bring the whole whānau and enjoy some kai from Palmy's best food trucks in the Te Manawa courtyard. Then take a wander around the historic exhibition at your leisure, where the kids can meet Santa a little early. Entry to...
Do you love dinosaurs and books? Grab the kids and join Palmy City Library at Te Manawa Museum for a dinosaur-themed story time session.
Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand
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.
