Step into the vast Te Manawa collection stores, where the museum houses almost 50,000 heritage objects. Every one has a story, and collection manager Cindy Lilburn, who'll lead the tour, knows most of them! Places are limited; please book by emailing enquiries@temanawa.co.nz.
Step into the historic Awahou South Schoolhouse and learn a lesson from the beginning of the 20th century. Try your hand at writing in ink and other tasks from the olden days! Free entry, no booking required.
Take a guided tour of the Tōtaranui cottage, Palmerston North's oldest residence, and see how people lived in the 19th century. Free entry, no booking required.
Step into the vast Te Manawa collection stores, where the museum houses almost 50,000 heritage objects. Every one has a story, and collection manager Cindy Lilburn, who'll lead the tour, knows most of them! Places are limited; please book by emailing enquiries@temanawa.co.nz.
Step into the historic Awahou South Schoolhouse and learn a lesson from the beginning of the 20th century. Try your hand at writing in ink and other tasks from the olden days! Free entry, no booking required.
Take a guided tour of the Tōtaranui cottage, Palmerston North's oldest residence, and see how people lived in the 19th century. Free entry, no booking required.
Build your love of bicycling with Te Manawa and the Active Transport team from Sport Manawatū! At the museum on 25 March, from 11am until 2pm, we’ll have bicycles on the brain. Old bikes are coming out of our collection for you to check out, and Sport Manawatū will have their pro cyclists there to...
Do you have too little wool, or find you're missing just the right kind or colour? The Fibre Fest is the place to go! Vendors from our region and beyond will set up shop in the museum and you can browse their wares, swap tips and discuss techniques.
The story of Gallipoli - told by those who were there Voices of Gallipoli (by Maurice Shadbolt and adapted by Arthur Meek) is a collection of verbatim testimonies from veterans who fought at Gallipoli and lived to tell the tale. Join us at Te Manawa to hear three of them spoken out loud as a...
UCOL Te Pūkenga, ManawaTech and Te Manawa invite you to join us at our TechWeek 2023 Women in Tech event! A panel of women in the local tech sector will discuss their journeys, goals and aspirations for the future. After the panel, enjoy nibbles, networking and an exclusive after-hours viewing of the ACMI Codebreakers: Women...
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!
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.
