The school holidays have to come to an end eventually, but we're going to send them off in fine style at our Back To School Disco from 6-8pm on 21 January. Dress up as your favourite character and join us for a boogie and dance-related games. There'll be spot prizes too. Gold coin entry, no...
Drag Storytime with RubyDax returns to Te Manawa on Sunday 22 January! From 10.30am to 12.30pm, Palmy drag icon RubyDax and some fabulous friends will be at the museum, reading all the best children's stories . Entry is free and suitable for all ages.
We're opening up the Dino Dig for two special expeditions this month, on 19 and 25 January. Come and have a fossick in our excavation areas and you might earn yourself a fossil reward! Our educators will be on-site so it’s a great opportunity to discover more about dinosaurs, fossils, and how one turns into...
Forget about going back to school and join the Te Manawa team for a day in the sun at our Whānau Fun Day. The ever-popular bouncy castle returns, along with the Science Squad in the Water Room and loads of other cool activities. See you there!
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
Join artist Tessa Ma’auga as she talks about her installation Movements from Pearl Rivers. Find out what inspired Tessa to create these fibre-based sculptures that touch the traditions and connections from her whakapapa, flowing between Southern China and Aotearoa. Members of Tessa’s community have contributed personal items to the exhibition, and they will be with...
Celebrate International Pancake Day early this year!* On 19 February from 11am to 1pm, we'll have hotplates and lots of different colours of mix waiting for you to create your dream pancake. You can work with a template or cook freestyle - the choice is yours! The event costs one gold coin per pancake. *The...
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.
