How New Zealand women came to the aid of WW2 Polish soldiers
We visit the Āpiti studio of artist Eric Brew
Te Manawa commissioned a painting from local artist Shane Cotton. The finished work, River Diamond Blue, was on display in the Supernova exhibition alongside its working drawing. Rob Mildon and Jeff Fox spoke with Shane about the painting and its creation.
Collections19 September 2016by Te Manawa
The town’s gowns: a medieval tradition
Te Manawa interviews Jill White, who was mayor of Palmerston North from 1998-2001, about the robes of office, that were displayed in our 2016 Nova exhibition.
Collections16 September 2016by Te Manawa
From bombers to blanket solutions
Te Manawa interviews Ernie Norris, who worked at Ralta and designed a number of electric appliances that were displayed in our 2016 Nova exhibition.
Collections16 September 2016by Te Manawa
Phone is where the heart is
Te Manawa interviews Dr Bob O’Driscoll about his experience with one of the first iPhones bought in the world, in 2008. That very phone is was displayed as part of the Nova exhibition in 2016.
The next generation of Massey University’s up-and-coming museum specialists learn the finer points of ceramics storage
Where were you when the Queen came to town?
kōrero mai
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Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand
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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.
