Join Pru, our Museum in a Box co-ordinator, as she turns back the clock to when the Queen visited Palmerston North in 1954. This is an ideal event for grandparents to bring the grandkids to, as photographs and memorabilia are sure to bring back memories of the historic occasion. There'll be Drag Storytime with local...
Drop in to this free crafting event and design your own royal crown using our huge supply of crafting materials. Once you're wearing it you can practise your royal wave. Choose from sessions starting at 10am and 1pm - or come to both!
Drop in to this free crafting event and design your own royal crown using our huge supply of crafting materials. Once you're wearing it you can practise your royal wave. Choose from sessions starting at 10am and 1pm - or come to both!
The alpacas are coming to Te Manawa! For two Saturdays in a row, 11 & 18 June, we will welcome a pair of animals from Nevalea Alpacas right into the museum for you to meet. Come on in for a cuddle! Free entry.
The alpacas are coming to Te Manawa! For two Saturdays in a row, 11 & 18 June, we will welcome a pair of animals from Nevalea Alpacas right into the museum for you to meet. Come on in for a cuddle! Free entry.
Professor Nick Roskruge is an ethnobotanist and is chair of Tāhuri Whenua National Māori Growers Collective. Join him and Manu Kawana for a sunset talk about Matariki and Maramataka (the Māori lunar calendar), and afterwards enjoy some free pumpkin soup! Places (and soup) are limited, so booking is essential: call 0800-4-A-MUSEUM or visit our front...
Join us on 25 June for a Matariki Star Search in the museum, designed specially for children 5 years and under. They'll discover the nine iconic stars of Matariki through songs, stories and a star hunt in the museum. Choose from a 4.30pm or 5.30pm start; each session is 45 minutes long. Entry by donation....
Edith Amituanai is an internationally exhibited photographer. In 2007 she was the recipient of the Marti Friedlander Photographic Award, and in 2019 was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to community and photography. She created “Edith & George: in our sea of islands” - now on display in...
Te Manawa's community favourite After Dark event returns for 2022! Once the sun goes down we're opening our doors and filling the night with activities, cultural performances and food trucks. Bring the whānau, get some kai, and spend some time exploring the museum with the lights off. Entry is by donation.
When you go down to the museum today, you’re in for a big surprise! Bring your teddy bear and some lunch, and enjoy stories read by the team at Te Manawa.
Our craft tables will be open all day for you to drop in and make finger puppets from Te Manawa's huge collection of materials. Our Learning team will look after you if you need a "hand"!
Traditional poi were made with raupō leaves. You'll make yours out of everyday materials, and they work just as well!
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.
