Drop in to this free crafting event and design your own royal crown using our huge supply of crafting materials. Once you're wearing it you can practise your royal wave....
Drop in to this free crafting event and design your own royal crown using our huge supply of crafting materials. Once you're wearing it you can practise your royal wave....
The alpacas are coming to Te Manawa! For two Saturdays in a row, 11 & 18 June, we will welcome a pair of animals from Nevalea Alpacas right into the...
The alpacas are coming to Te Manawa! For two Saturdays in a row, 11 & 18 June, we will welcome a pair of animals from Nevalea Alpacas right into the...
Join us on 25 June for a Matariki Star Search in the museum, designed specially for children 5 years and under. They'll discover the nine iconic stars of Matariki through...
Te Manawa's community favourite After Dark event returns for 2022! Once the sun goes down we're opening our doors and filling the night with activities, cultural performances and food trucks....
When you go down to the museum today, you’re in for a big surprise! Bring your teddy bear and some lunch, and enjoy stories read by the team at Te...
Our craft tables will be open all day for you to drop in and make finger puppets from Te Manawa's huge collection of materials. Our Learning team will look after...
Traditional poi were made with raupō leaves. You'll make yours out of everyday materials, and they work just as well!
We've been rummaging through our resources and have collected bits, bobs, buttons, and of course lots of spare socks! Join the Te Manawa team and fashion your own sock puppet...
Shadow puppets and play have long been used for storytelling and entertainment. Use cut-out shapes, translucent colour and other additions to create shadows, then put on a shadow puppet show!
Tōtaranui cottage is believed to be the oldest residence in Palmerston North. We're opening it up for a special live tour. Learn some of the stories of the building and...
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.
