Make your midwinter come alive with a night of science at Te Manawa! Dr Rafea Naffa and his Fonterra science team will turn their trademark high-energy talents to teaching you how to make gloopy fluorescent worms. Our science educators will be making snow, and showing you the stars with our stellarium. Learn more about your...
Step into another world with one of our virtual reality experiences!
Step into another world with one of our virtual reality experiences!
If you go down to the museum today you'd better be ready for cool bear activities. We'll have a picnic too, so don't forget to bring your lunch!
Matariki has appeared in art from many cultures for thousands of years. Join the tradition by making your mark at our star-themed art day.
Did you know that almost 50% of gamers are women? Though they still comprise less than 10% of the industry, the contribution of women is enormous. Press play at Codebreakers: Women in Games, a free exhibition that transforms our upstairs gallery into an immersive and interactive game zone. Grab a controller and play an array...
Head to our Water Room on Wednesday mornings for some cool liquid activities.
Step into our star lab and learn how to read the stars with a focus on Aotearoa's mid-winter guiding stars, Matariki and Puanga. There are other sessions beginning at 11.30am and 1.30pm, and three more sessions tomorrow, 13 July.
Step into our star lab and learn how to read the stars with a focus on Aotearoa's mid-winter guiding stars, Matariki and Puanga. There are other sessions beginning at 10.30am and 1.30pm.
Step into our star lab and learn how to read the stars with a focus on Aotearoa's mid-winter guiding stars, Matariki and Puanga. There are other sessions beginning at 10.30am and 11.30am.
Step into our star lab and learn how to read the stars with a focus on Aotearoa's mid-winter guiding stars, Matariki and Puanga. There are other sessions beginning at 11.30am and 1.30pm.
Step into our star lab and learn how to read the stars with a focus on Aotearoa's mid-winter guiding stars, Matariki and Puanga. There are other sessions beginning at 10.30am and 1.30pm.
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.
