One of Te Manawa’s most popular touring shows is back! Mirror Magic puts the science of light reflection under the microscope, featuring a full spectrum of interactive displays that offer a kaleidoscope...
As acclaimed Kiwi photographer Marti Friedlander travelled around the country, she made a point of seeking out artists, capturing portraits of them in their homes and studios. This combined exhibition features those...
According to ancient worldviews indigenous to China, the universe, humanity and all existence evolved from a single origin, inheriting a spiritual and physical reality. Such perspectives have informed this exhibition...
Step into the vast Te Manawa collection stores, where the museum houses almost 50,000 heritage objects. Every one has a story, and collection manager Cindy Lilburn, who'll lead the tour,...
Step into the historic Awahou South Schoolhouse and learn a lesson from the beginning of the 20th century. Try your hand at writing in ink and other tasks from the...
Take a guided tour of the Tōtaranui cottage, Palmerston North's oldest residence, and see how people lived in the 19th century. Free entry, no booking required.
Sandy Adsett is a master of colour and kōwhaiwhai. His contributions to Māori art are multifaceted and continuing. Meet Dr Sandy Adsett in the Te Manawa Art Gallery as he...
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett. Featuring sixty paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru...
Build your love of bicycling with Te Manawa and the Active Transport team from Sport Manawatū! At the museum on 25 March, from 11am until 2pm, we’ll have bicycles on...
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett. Featuring sixty paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru...
Our annual exhibition of NCEA Level 3 artwork returns. Each year we display the folios of students from around the region who received the Excellence grade in painting, photography, printmaking,...
Do you have too little wool, or find you're missing just the right kind or colour? The Fibre Fest is the place to go! Vendors from our region and beyond...
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.
