Combine science and photography to make cyanotype prints; a camera-less technique that involves laying objects on paper coated with iron salts and exposing them to UV light.
Enjoy one of four video showings in the Cosmodome. Please note this is a ticketed activity with assigned time slots - head to the front desk to pick up a ticket.
Enjoy one of four video showings in the Cosmodome. Please note this is a ticketed activity with assigned time slots - head to the front desk to pick up a ticket.
Create your own artwork inspired by stained glass windows that use light from the sun to bring out their beautiful colours.
Be inspired by exhibiting artist, Miranda Parkes and create your own 3D paintings using recycled materials. What materials will you choose to make your artwork unique?
Explore the solar system using our VR headsets! Please note this is a ticketed activity with limited sessions available. Pop by the front desk to collect your ticket.
Trick or Treat at Te Manawa returns for a kooky and spooky exploration of the museum like you’ve never seen it before! Dress up in your Halloween costumes and join us on the 30th and 31st of October to follow a trail of treats through the museum, collecting goodies as you go!
Trick or Treat at Te Manawa returns for a kooky and spooky exploration of the museum like you’ve never seen it before! Dress up in your Halloween costumes and join us on the 30th and 31st of October to follow a trail of treats through the museum, collecting goodies as you go!
Bring your pets to Te Manawa to meet Santa and have your Christmas family photos taken by a professional photographer.
Our ever-popular “PJs in the Cave” event returns for 2024! With two sessions on 7th Dec from 6-7pm and 7-8pm, there’ll be bikkies, Milo, a tour of the Cave and storytime with Santa himself.
Our ever-popular “PJs in the Cave” event returns for 2024! With two sessions on 7th Dec from 6-7pm and 7-8pm, there’ll be bikkies, Milo, a tour of the Cave and storytime with Santa himself.
In this activity, you'll use paper, cotton balls and a little bit of Christmas magic, create your very own Christmas gnome.
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.
