Douglas MacDiarmid (1922-2020) is recognised by art historians as New Zealand’s longest-lived and longest-working painter. He is also considered to be one of the most technically and formally accomplished, imaginative,...
Santa's Cave isn't just for the kids! Join Palmy drag icon RubyDax at Te Manawa on 26 November for a special bingo night for grown-ups. Santa's Cave will be open...
Start the week by making your own Christmas cards and parcel tags. Bring the kids in, take advantage of Te Manawa's huge supply of crafting materials, and get a head...
Is there a gap in your Christmas tree that needs filling? Or do you just need to make some more decorations in general? Bring the kids in, take advantage of...
Come in and decorate one of our special tags and add it to our Memorial Christmas Wreath. Write a message of remembrance as a touching way to remember the special...
What was Christmas like in the olden days? What did people eat, what did they wear, and what presents did they give each other? Come and find out with Pru...
Our ever-popular “PJs in the Cave" event returns on 16 December! With two sessions, from 6-7pm and 7-8pm, there’ll be bikkies, Milo, a tour of the Cave and storytime with...
Our ever-popular “PJs in the Cave" event returns on 16 December! With two sessions, from 6-7pm and 7-8pm, there’ll be bikkies, Milo, a tour of the Cave and storytime with...
Our ever-popular “PJs in the Cave” event returns on 16 December! With two sessions, from 6-7pm and 7-8pm, there’ll be bikkies, Milo, a tour of the Cave and storytime with...
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...
Start the week by making your own Christmas cards and parcel tags. Bring the kids in, take advantage of Te Manawa's huge supply of crafting materials, and get a head...
Is there a gap in your Christmas tree that needs filling? Or do you just need to make some more decorations in general? Bring the kids in, take advantage of...
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.
