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 wealth of crafting materials and add it to our global wreath. Let's see how big we can make it!
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 Elizabeth's favourite pikelet recipe.
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, dogs and other creatures. Take inspiration from their work, then have a go at making your own sculpture out of clay.
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 as our team leads you on a journey through the meals of yesteryear.
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 with the torch has to track them down, and anybody caught joins them. Rounds last for 30 minutes – will you be the last one...
Join artisans David Trinder and Morgan Watson for an interactive crafting workshop and get to know how traditional Māori tools were used. Try your hand at simple carving techniques and learn how taonga like earrings and pendants are made.
Join the Curiosity Investigators and enter the fascinating world of the Vitruvian Tunnel, the interactive architecture installation now open in the Museum. For younger children there'll be a combination scavenger hunt/shape bingo game; older children will be able to discover the secrets of the Vitruvian Man and create their own Vitruvian Character using architectural principles....
Bring the kids to the museum for a special Vitruvian Disco! Dance the night away in and around the Vitruvian Tunnel installation, open now in the museum. Gold coin entry; glow sticks and bracelets will be available to purchase on the night. Places are limited so booking is essential; email events@temanawa.co.nz to secure your spots
Try life drawing with a twist! Instead of a nude model we have the fabulously frocked RubyDax, draped tastefully within the architecturally designed anatomy of Matt Liggins' "Vitruvian Tunnel". Whip out your pencil and scribble up a storm for an afternoon of drag and drawing. Book your spot by calling 0800-4-A-MUSEUM or emailing frontdesk@temanawa.co.nz. $5.00...
Do you have some things you'd like to sell? Will they fit in your car? Then bring them to the Te Manawa carpark on Sunday 21 August and make your sales pitch! Book a parking space by 14 August for just $10 by emailing events@temanawa.co.nz. Set up on the day is from 7am, with the...
The Great Toy & Clothing Swap returns, but this time we're running it a little differently. From 5 September to 10 September you can bring in items that you'd like to donate, but we won't give out tickets. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over...
The Great Toy & Clothing Swap returns, but this time we're running it a little differently. From 5 September to 10 September you can bring in items that you'd like to donate, but we won't give out tickets. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over...
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.
