Water Room
Water Room
Head to the Water Room to run cool experiments in a flowing current that simulates actual river and flood conditions.
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Water Room
Water Room
Head to the Water Room to run cool experiments in a flowing current that simulates actual river and flood conditions.
Gold coin
2 events,
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality
Pull on a VR headset and launch into space for a thrilling journey of exploration.
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Space K’Nex
Space K’Nex
Rummage in our huge K'Nex collection for the perfect part to build the spaceship of your dreams.
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3 events,
Robot Rovers
Robot Rovers
Make a robotic rover by decorating one of our Edison robots with Lego blocks then send it out to explore its environment. It'll use its special robot sensors to navigate but it may need a bit of help from you!
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Perfect Little Planet
Perfect Little Planet
In this special Yorb Cosmodome presentation, follow a family of aliens around the galaxy as they look for the best place to live. Spaces are limited for each showing; tickets must be purchased on the day.
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Perfect Little Planet
Perfect Little Planet
In this special Yorb Cosmodome presentation, follow a family of aliens around the galaxy as they look for the best place to live. Spaces are limited for each showing; tickets must be purchased on the day.
Gold coin
4 events,
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality
Pull on a VR headset and launch into space for a thrilling journey of exploration.
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Space Crafts
Space Crafts
Get your hands on Te Manawa's huge supply of crafting materials and make your creative space ideas come true. Aliens, rocketships or planets - the sky's the limit!
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Perfect Little Planet
Perfect Little Planet
In this special Yorb Cosmodome presentation, follow a family of aliens around the galaxy as they look for the best place to live. Spaces are limited for each showing; tickets must be purchased on the day.
Gold coin
Perfect Little Planet
Perfect Little Planet
In this special Yorb Cosmodome presentation, follow a family of aliens around the galaxy as they look for the best place to live. Spaces are limited for each showing; tickets must be purchased on the day.
Gold coin
3 events,
Robot Rovers
Robot Rovers
Make a robotic rover by decorating one of our Edison robots with Lego blocks then send it out to explore its environment. It'll use its special robot sensors to navigate but it may need a bit of help from you!
Gold coin
Perfect Little Planet
Perfect Little Planet
In this special Yorb Cosmodome presentation, follow a family of aliens around the galaxy as they look for the best place to live. Spaces are limited for each showing; tickets must be purchased on the day.
Gold coin
Perfect Little Planet
Perfect Little Planet
In this special Yorb Cosmodome presentation, follow a family of aliens around the galaxy as they look for the best place to live. Spaces are limited for each showing; tickets must be purchased on the day.
Gold coin
1 event,
2 events,
The Adventures of Tahi & Kōwhai
The Adventures of Tahi & Kōwhai
Little Barking Dog Theatre returns with an enchanting puppet tale of two hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) who adventure around Aotearoa together. This event is free to attend and no booking is needed.
Free
The Adventures of Tahi & Kōwhai
The Adventures of Tahi & Kōwhai
Little Barking Dog Theatre returns with an enchanting puppet tale of two hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) who adventure around Aotearoa together. This event is free to attend and no booking is needed.
Free
1 event,
Tūhura Tuarangi
Tūhura Tuarangi
Enjoy a hosted tour of the Tūhura Tuarangi - Aotearoa in Space exhibition.
Gold coin
1 event,
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Build a Satellite
Build a Satellite
Have you ever seen a satellite passing in the sky as it makes its orbit of the Earth? Here's your chance to make one of your own.
Gold coin
kōrero mai
get in touch
Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand
haere mai
visit us
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.
