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 get a glimpse into what life was like in the 19th century.
Manu tukutuku (kites) have an important heritage in Māori culture. Drop in to the museum any time today and have a go at making your own mini manu tukutuku using everyday objects.
It's time for a mid-winter christmas party. Bring the whānau to the museum, grab some kai from some of Palmy's top food trucks, and take a tour of Santa's Cave.
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....
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.
