Join us for an eye-bending activity where you'll explore optical illusions. Learn how optical illusions can trick your eyes and then craft your own captivating illusions. This fun and educational experience will spark your creativity.

In this activity, tamariki will explore different maps and learn how to hunt for treasure. Then they'll have fun designing own secret maps and treasure chests to take home.

Unleash your inner Da Vinci in our Secret Masterpieces art activity! Explore famous works of art, then create your own secret masterpiece using different techniques and materials. This activity is Day 9 of the Secret School Holiday Programme.

Is it a bridge. Is it a plane? Maybe a cat? Come along to a morning all about building things with Kinex. What will you create? Shhh! It's a secret...

Are you looking for an exciting winter outing for the whole family? Head to Te Manawa Museum for Spotlight, an exhilarating game of hide and seek in the dark!Get ready to sneak through the darkened museum, find the best hiding spots, and evade the spotter's torch.

Join garden enthusiast, Kirsty for a hands-on Permaculture workshop in the Te Manawa Garden. In this workshop, you'll learn to apply three principles of Permaculture with easy gardening activities

Kick off the school holidays with the Manawatū Skating Club! Current skating club members will be available for Q&As, and there will be a special opportunity for our first 20 visitors to get involved in the sport!

In this fun chalk activity, learn to draw using the sun! With your piece of chalk, trace how shadows change and move during the day. Ask for this activity at the front desk.

Colour your way through our spooky colouring competition and you'll be in to win tickets to our Trick or Treat Halloween event. This self-led activity is held all holiday long. Head to the front desk to get your colouring sheet!

With Halloween coming up, it's time to get spooky! Join us in this fun activity where you'll get to create and eat your own "Spooky Pancake".