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Santa Paws
Bring your pets to Te Manawa to meet Santa and have a Christmas family photograph taken by a professional photographer.
Matatau 2024 Student Floor Talk
Hear from graduating students from Toioho ki Āpiti, the School of Māori Visual arts at Massey University.
Call Me, Maybe
Explore how telephones have changed since they were first introduced to Manawatū in our new heritage exhibition.
Tītipounamu Blog
Discover Aotearoa's smallest native bird, the Tītipounamu (Rifleman). Learn about their life in the forest and what we can do to help protect them.
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Paper Dolls Collection
In this blog, contributing author Stephanie Gibson uncovers the history of some of Te Manawa’s best dressed collection objects.
Feminine/Abstract
Joyful and bright, tender and insightful, this exhibition explores abstract painting through the eyes, minds and hands of women.
Nova Arte UCOL Expo
This two-day expo features a visual feast of children’s books, brand design and even a 3D printed dragon!
Matatau 2024
This iteration of the annual Toioho ki Āpiti graduate exhibition references the tinana as a medium for exploring notions of mana tangata.
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A Bridge Between Worlds Part Two
Learn how an unassuming cardboard box discovered in the Te Manawa archive has uncovered a wealth of information about Mina’s involvement in Te Māori.
A Bridge Between Worlds Part One
Discover how Te Manawa's first museum director contributed to 'Te Māori,' a ground-breaking exhibition.
Skating Legend Avis Bell
In this blog, learn about the life of local Manawatū skating legend, Avis Berry (nee Bell) and her legacy on today's skating scene.
Backyard Biodiversity: Making the Most of Moth Week
Learn about some of Aotearoa's endemic moths and what you can do in your backyard to celebrate and support biodiversity.
Term 4: NOA programme
A welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
Term 4: TM Tots
Fun activities for children under 5 every Friday morning. We'll feed fish, paint pictures and craft to our hearts content. Runs during term time.
The Peter Bush Archive
Learn how we're preserving the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.
Local Knowledge
This collection of collaborative paintings by Euan Macleod and Gregory O’Brien reflects an appreciation for the outdoors, human history, and concerns about present-day life.