Bringing together natural materials alongside painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics and weaving, We come from the Earth explores our relationship with the environment with works from the Te Manawa collection.
Artist and teacher Pip Steel has gathered a significant collection of old Japanese rural everyday workwear and household textiles, known today as boro.
Te Whare Pora: a sacred space presents works by artist Maungarongo (Ron) Te Kawa of Ngāti Porou (Aotearoa New Zealand) from the past three years. The exhibition is centered around the core pou (pillars) of his practice: Te Whare Pora, the sacred zone of making; Hineteiwaiwa, the guiding atua (deity) for creativity; and Waipunarangi, the source of ancestral guidance and inspiration.
Learn how to use a microscope for close up investigation. Experience how familiar objects change and become unfamiliar when you examine them up close!
Join our Fish keeper for fish feeding and to discover more about our native New Zealand freshwater fish.
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays.
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays.
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays.
Are you a barista or keen coffee artist?
It's time for an evening of Latte Art!
Join Anchor Food Professionals and Ebony Coffee Roasters at Te Manawa Museum on May 16th for the next #LatteThrowdown!
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays.
A panel of women in the local tech sector will discuss their journeys, goals and aspirations for the future. After the panel, enjoy nibbles, networking and an enjoy learning about Vex and Digits.
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays.
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.
