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Marti Friedlander: Portraits of the Artists

Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

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...

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Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

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...

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Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

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...

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Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

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...

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Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

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...

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Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

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...

Free
Featured Featured Event Series Fill A Bag

Fill A Bag

Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

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...

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Movements from Pearl Rivers

Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

According to ancient worldviews indigenous to China, the universe, humanity and all existence evolved from a single origin, inheriting a spiritual and physical reality. Such perspectives have informed this exhibition of visual arts by Tessa Ma'auga, which seeks to convey the genealogical, philosophical, cultural and artistic connections that flow between Southern China and Aotearoa through...

Intricate red paper cutout on a length of white rice paper
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Public Talk: Movements from Pearl Rivers

Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

Join artist Tessa Ma’auga as she talks about her installation Movements from Pearl Rivers. Find out what inspired Tessa to create these fibre-based sculptures that touch the traditions and connections from her whakapapa, flowing between Southern China and Aotearoa. Members of Tessa’s community have contributed personal items to the exhibition, and they will be with...

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Pancake Day at the Museum

Te Manawa Museum 326 Main St, Palmerston North, Manawatū, New Zealand

Celebrate International Pancake Day early this year!* On 19 February from 11am to 1pm, we'll have hotplates and lots of different colours of mix waiting for you to create your dream pancake. You can work with a template or cook freestyle - the choice is yours! The event costs one gold coin per pancake. *The...

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