Architect Brian Elliott has been designing iconic buildings in Manawatū for 50 years. Discover his work and the influence he's had on Palmerston North's skylines in this survey exhibition. Free...
The graduating students and tutors of the Maunga Kura Toi weaving programme at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa share their raranga works with you. The programme encompasses all aspects of Māori weaving and maintains the practices and techniques of the ancestors.
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays. Some special events, such as our low-sensory environment sessions, also take place on Monday.
Santa’s Cave is a much-loved Palmy institution, a favourite holiday treasure that’s been enchanting generations for more than 100 years! Since 1918 its sparkle and joy has put a smile...
An exploration of the creativity and career of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most iconic sculptors, Paul Dibble. Manawatū has been home to Paul and his family since the late...
See Santa's Cave on its opening day at our special Kai & Cave preview night. Bring the whole whānau and enjoy some kai from Palmy's best food trucks in the...
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays.
Welcome to Matatau 2023, the annual show where students graduating from the Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts at Toioho ki Āpiti, Massey University, exhibit their finished works. See sculpture, painting...
Our ever-popular “PJs in the Cave” event returns! With two sessions, from 6-7pm and 7-8pm, there’ll be bikkies, Milo, a tour of the Cave and storytime with Santa himself. The...
Our ever-popular “PJs in the Cave” event returns! With two sessions, from 6-7pm and 7-8pm, there’ll be bikkies, Milo, a tour of the Cave and storytime with Santa himself. The...
UCOL Te Pukenga Bachelor of Creative Media students exhibit their work in "Sweet & Sour".
This exhibition brings together 20 works by one of New Zealand’s most iconic 20th-century artists, Rita Angus (1908–1970). The paintings span Angus’s life and career as an artist, drawing out the themes of pacifism, feminism and nature that shaped so much of her work.
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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.
