Win a 10" Lenovo tablet with our Curiosity Scavenger Hunt! Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in March (13 days total), visit Te Manawa to grab a challenge card and complete its question. Staff will give you a clue to a secret location in the city. You will have the two hours between 10am and 12...
Reckon you know New Zealand? Sign up to our online quiz, 7pm on Saturday 2 April for your shot at winning a classic Tour of New Zealand board game! Put your team together (a mix of adults and kids will boost your chances) and register by messaging us on Facebook or emailing events@temanawa.co.nz. You'll need...
Free | Drop-in | All Ages We've hidden 12 "egg"cellent pictures around Te Manawa. If you can find all 12, you'll go in the draw for a Te Manawa shop voucher. Please note: the museum and art gallery will be closed as usual from 12.30pm to 1.30pm for our usual deep clean, as part of...
Free | Drop-in | All Ages We've hidden 12 "egg"cellent pictures around Te Manawa. If you can find all 12, you'll go in the draw for a Te Manawa shop voucher. Please note: the museum and art gallery will be closed as usual from 12.30pm to 1.30pm for our usual deep clean, as part of...
Free | Drop-in | All Ages We've hidden 12 "egg"cellent pictures around Te Manawa. If you can find all 12, you'll go in the draw for a Te Manawa shop voucher. Please note: the museum and art gallery will be closed as usual from 12.30pm to 1.30pm for our usual deep clean, as part of...
Free | Booked | Online | Under-5s Live from the comfort of your own home! Share in the fun with songs, stories and lots of wriggly, jiggly dancing.
Koha | Booked | All Ages Join Dr Rafea Naffa for a special live science show, where he will bring his trademark high-energy presentation to match the high-energy chemical reactions. There'll be two show times available, 11:00am and 2pm. Each show is limited to 55 people per session, so booking is essential! Entry is by...
Koha | Booked | All Ages Join Dr Rafea Naffa for a special live science show, where he will bring his trademark high-energy presentation to match the high-energy chemical reactions. There'll be two show times available, 11:00am and 2pm. Each show is limited to 55 people per session, so booking is essential! Entry is by...
Koha | Drop In | All Ages What are seeds and how do they work? Learn how to identify them and explore the amazing forms they take. Make a seed packet or plant a seed to take home. Discover our new seed library and learn how you can be involved.
Free | Drop-in | All Ages Have a look through the Ngā Whakaahua - Portraits exhibition in the Art Gallery, then grab some art materials to make a portrait of yourself or someone you are with. What does your art say about the person in the picture?
Koha | Drop-in | All Ages We're opening Tōtaranui cottage for a special live tour! This building is believed to be the oldest residence in Palmerston North, so join in to learn some of the special stories about the building and what life was like more than a hundred years ago.
Free | Booked | Online | Under-5s Live from the comfort of your own home! Share in the fun with songs, stories and lots of wriggly, jiggly dancing.
$5 | Drop-in | All Ages Learn about what makes these woolly South American beasts so amazing while making your own felted soap. Places limited!
Koha | Booked | All Ages Magician Andrew Wilson puts on a magic show filled with illusion and mystery to delight and surprise all ages. Places limited!
Free | Drop-in | All Ages Bring your creative flair to the table with our special Creative Curiosity drop in. Find inspiration in our exhibitions and create your own artwork.
Koha | Drop-in | All Ages Take a step back in time to learn about Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmetic in the "Old School".
Koha | Booked | All Ages Puppet master Anna Bailey is with us again for a special zoom Create-A-Puppet workshop. Meet some of Anna's friends and follow along to create your own!
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.
