Join our Heritage curator for old-school lessons in the Awahou South Schoolhouse. Take a trip down memory lane and try your hand at board games from times gone by - no PlayStation here!
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.
NOA is a program designed to create a welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
NOA is open to anyone and generally attended by differently abled folks.
The programme runs every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12pm. NOA runs during school term times and does not run during school holidays.
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...
NOA is a program designed to create a welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
NOA is open to anyone and generally attended by differently abled folks.
The programme runs every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12pm. NOA runs during school term times and does not run during school holidays.
Join us at Te Manawa Museum for Science Alive, a family-friendly evening packed with exciting science experiments and interactive activities. Friday 26 July, 6pm- 9pm.
NOA is a program designed to create a welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
NOA is open to anyone and generally attended by differently abled folks.
The programme runs every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12pm. NOA runs during school term times and does not run during school holidays.
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.
NOA is a program designed to create a welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
NOA is open to anyone and generally attended by differently abled folks.
The programme runs every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12pm. NOA runs during school term times and does not run during school holidays.
NOA is a program designed to create a welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
NOA is open to anyone and generally attended by differently abled folks.
The programme runs every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12pm. NOA runs during school term times and does not run during school holidays.
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.
