Poi Making
Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New ZealandTraditional poi were made with raupō leaves. You'll make yours out of everyday materials, and they work just as well!
Traditional poi were made with raupō leaves. You'll make yours out of everyday materials, and they work just as well!
We've been rummaging through our resources and have collected bits, bobs, buttons, and of course lots of spare socks! Join the Te Manawa team and fashion your own sock puppet...
Shadow puppets and play have long been used for storytelling and entertainment. Use cut-out shapes, translucent colour and other additions to create shadows, then put on a shadow puppet show!
Tōtaranui cottage is believed to be the oldest residence in Palmerston North. We're opening it up for a special live tour. Learn some of the stories of the building and...
Manu tukutuku (kites) have an important heritage in Māori culture. Drop in to the museum any time today and have a go at making your own mini manu tukutuku using...
It's time for a mid-winter christmas party. Bring the whānau to the museum, grab some kai from some of Palmy's top food trucks, and take a tour of Santa's Cave.
There’s nothing quite like a movie night out with the whānau. Come and enjoy Encanto on the Art Gallery big screen; we’ll provide some snacks but feel free to bring...
Palmerston North is among the most culturally diverse cities in Aotearoa, with communities of people from around the globe. Come in and make a memento of your culture using our...
The team at Te Manawa has been mixing up some goodies and it's time to get cooking! Make some art with pancake mix and then eat it, or try Queen...
The Inỹ People of Central Brazil, an exhibition now on in the Art Gallery, is filled with ceramic figures made by villagers in the Brazilian rain forest - humans, jaguars,...
Museum in a Box is a portable mini-exhibition that highlights different heritage themes. This one's all about the food! Find out about pickled eggs, opossum pie and other delightful treats...
Who remembers playing Spotlight as a kid? Who still plays it? Now you can play it at the museum. 25 people go in. 24 of them hide, and the one...