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.
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.
Head to the Arena for the City's big mid-winter festival and we'll see you there!
Spotlight with a difference! Explore the Museum in the dark and spotlight the hidden clues. Can you piece them all together and solve the puzzle? Games are every 30 minutes. Book your spot today by calling 0800-4-A-MUSEUM or emailing frontdesk@temanawa.co.nz.
Join the fabulous RubyDax and her guests for a special storytime event.
Head into outer space with this interactive science exhibition designed to deepen young people’s interest in the stars. Grounded in Māori traditional narratives and concepts, the exhibition celebrates our country’s space achievements, and is filled with exciting hands-on displays. Test rocket designs, handle the remains of a crashed Russian space probe, heft a 4 billion...
Head to the Water Room to run cool experiments in a flowing current that simulates actual river and flood conditions.
See our Holidays page or our Calendar for our full line-up of events and activities.
Head to the Water Room to run cool experiments in a flowing current that simulates actual river and flood conditions.
Pull on a VR headset and launch into space for a thrilling journey of exploration.
Rummage in our huge K'Nex collection for the perfect part to build the spaceship of your dreams.
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.
