Enjoy one of four video showings in the Cosmodome. Please note this is a ticketed activity with assigned time slots - head to the front desk to pick up a ticket.
Join us on Ada Lovelace Day to celebrate the contributions of women in STEM. Hear from local women in Palmerston North as they share their STEM journeys. The event will feature brief talks, a Q&A session, and an opportunity to network with speakers and attendees over nibbles and refreshments.
Create your own artwork inspired by stained glass windows that use light from the sun to bring out their beautiful colours.
Be inspired by exhibiting artist, Miranda Parkes and create your own 3D paintings using recycled materials. What materials will you choose to make your artwork unique?
Explore the solar system using our VR headsets! Please note this is a ticketed activity with limited sessions available. Pop by the front desk to collect your ticket.
Bring your whānau to Te Manawa every Friday morning for a programme of activities for children under 5. It might be fish-feeding, crafting in a variety of themes and media,...
Call Me, Maybe is an exhibition that explores how telephones have changed since they were first introduced to Manawatū, and how our lives have changed with them.
Trick or Treat at Te Manawa returns for a kooky and spooky exploration of the museum like you’ve never seen it before! Dress up in your Halloween costumes and join us on the 30th and 31st of October to follow a trail of treats through the museum, collecting goodies as you go!
Working with performance, sculpture, painting, and photography, this iteration of the annual Toioho ki Āpiti graduate exhibition references the tinana as a medium for exploring notions of mana tangata.
Bring your pets to Te Manawa to meet Santa and have your Christmas family photos taken by a professional photographer.
Showcasing an eclectic mix of fledging creative professionals, this two-day expo features a visual feast that includes children’s books, brand design and even a 3D printed dragon!
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.
