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 of experiences. Turn a blob of colours into a real picture with one carefully placed mirror, tackle a reverse writing challenge and be fooled by...
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 start on your Christmas preparations. There are two sessions, on 12 and 19 December, from 10am to 12pm. This activity is free, drop-in, and suitable...
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 Te Manawa's huge supply of crafting materials, and see what you can make. There are two sessions, on 13 and 20 December, from 10am to...
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 and a special Museum in a Box mini-exhibition! There are two sessions, on Thursday 15 and Wednesday 21 December, from 10am to 12pm. It's free,...
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 people in your life who are no longer with us. There are two sessions, on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 22 December, from 10am to 12pm....
We're opening up the Dino Dig for two special expeditions this month, on 19 and 25 January. Come and have a fossick in our excavation areas and you might earn yourself a fossil reward! Our educators will be on-site so it’s a great opportunity to discover more about dinosaurs, fossils, and how one turns into...
The school holidays have to come to an end eventually, but we're going to send them off in fine style at our Back To School Disco from 6-8pm on 21 January. Dress up as your favourite character and join us for a boogie and dance-related games. There'll be spot prizes too. Gold coin entry, no...
Drag Storytime with RubyDax returns to Te Manawa on Sunday 22 January! From 10.30am to 12.30pm, Palmy drag icon RubyDax and some fabulous friends will be at the museum, reading all the best children's stories . Entry is free and suitable for all ages.
We're opening up the Dino Dig for two special expeditions this month, on 19 and 25 January. Come and have a fossick in our excavation areas and you might earn yourself a fossil reward! Our educators will be on-site so it’s a great opportunity to discover more about dinosaurs, fossils, and how one turns into...
Forget about going back to school and join the Te Manawa team for a day in the sun at our Whānau Fun Day. The ever-popular bouncy castle returns, along with the Science Squad in the Water Room and loads of other cool activities. See you there!
As acclaimed Kiwi photographer Marti Friedlander travelled around the country, she made a point of seeking out artists, capturing portraits of them in their homes and studios. This combined exhibition features those photographs together with works by each of the artists. We can follow Rita Angus, Ralph Hotere, Toss Woollaston and more along a timeline of cultural changes, and...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
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.
