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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Take a guided tour of the Tōtaranui cottage, Palmerston North's oldest residence, and see how people lived in the 19th century. Free entry, no booking required.
Step into the historic Awahou South Schoolhouse and learn a lesson from the beginning of the 20th century. Try your hand at writing in ink and other tasks from the...
Join us after hours at Te Manawa and take a whirlwind tour of deduction and creativity! Follow our clues to hidden locations around the museum and take your wildest selfie...
Step into the vast Te Manawa collection stores, where the museum houses almost 50,000 heritage objects. Every one has a story, and collection manager Cindy Lilburn, who'll lead the tour,...
Sandy Adsett is a master of colour and kōwhaiwhai. His contributions to Māori art are multifaceted and continuing. Meet Dr Sandy Adsett in the Te Manawa Art Gallery as he...
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett. Featuring sixty paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru...
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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.
