There’s nothing quite like a movie night out with the whānau. Come and enjoy Encanto on the Art Gallery big screen; we’ll provide some snacks but feel free to bring your own! Some seating will be available, but bring something comfy to relax on just in case. Tickets are $5; free entry for kids aged...
Palmerston North is among the most culturally diverse cities in Aotearoa, with communities of people from around the globe. Come in and make a memento of your culture using our wealth of crafting materials and add it to our global wreath. Let's see how big we can make it!
The team at Te Manawa has been mixing up some goodies and it's time to get cooking! Make some art with pancake mix and then eat it, or try Queen Elizabeth's favourite pikelet recipe.
The Inỹ People of Central Brazil, an exhibition now on in the Art Gallery, is filled with ceramic figures made by villagers in the Brazilian rain forest - humans, jaguars, dogs and other creatures. Take inspiration from their work, then have a go at making your own sculpture out of clay.
Museum in a Box is a portable mini-exhibition that highlights different heritage themes. This one's all about the food! Find out about pickled eggs, opossum pie and other delightful treats as our team leads you on a journey through the meals of yesteryear.
Who remembers playing Spotlight as a kid? Who still plays it? Now you can play it at the museum. 25 people go in. 24 of them hide, and the one with the torch has to track them down, and anybody caught joins them. Rounds last for 30 minutes – will you be the last one...
Join artisans David Trinder and Morgan Watson for an interactive crafting workshop and get to know how traditional Māori tools were used. Try your hand at simple carving techniques and learn how taonga like earrings and pendants are made.
Join the Curiosity Investigators and enter the fascinating world of the Vitruvian Tunnel, the interactive architecture installation now open in the Museum. For younger children there'll be a combination scavenger hunt/shape bingo game; older children will be able to discover the secrets of the Vitruvian Man and create their own Vitruvian Character using architectural principles....
Bring the kids to the museum for a special Vitruvian Disco! Dance the night away in and around the Vitruvian Tunnel installation, open now in the museum. Gold coin entry; glow sticks and bracelets will be available to purchase on the night. Places are limited so booking is essential; email events@temanawa.co.nz to secure your spots
Step into the virtual world at Te Manawa! On the weekend of 17 and 18 September, we'll have four virtual reality headsets in the Museum for you to try. Choose your activity from a selection of programs - from action to relaxation - and then spend 15 minutes immersed in a new reality, beamed directly...
Step into the virtual world at Te Manawa! On the weekend of 17 and 18 September, we'll have four virtual reality headsets in the Museum for you to try. Choose your activity from a selection of programs - from action to relaxation - and then spend 15 minutes immersed in a new reality, beamed directly...
Over the October School Holidays, Te Manawa is offering a great range of STEM-themed activities for children and their families. We have programmes investigating plants, bugs and biodiversity that tap into Te Manawa's exhibitions and scientific resources. We have engineering challenges and high-energy chemistry shows that demonstrate just how exciting science can be! Most programmes...
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.
