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What's On

photograph of flowers in a garden
Join garden enthusiast, Kirsty for a hands-on Permaculture workshop in the Te Manawa Garden.
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Join us for a Community Clean-up Day at Bledisloe Park on 21 September 2024 from 10am - 12pm.
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Join us on Ada Lovelace Day to celebrate the contributions of women in STEM. 🛸 Hear from local women in Palmerston North as they share their STEM journeys.✈️
salvaged fabric artwork by Wouna le Roux
Explore creativity through the use of recycled fabrics in this hands-on workshop with textiles artist, Wouna le Roux.
detail photograph of a knitted garment from a textiles exhibition
With Our Hands showcases unique wearable artworks crafted by members of the Manawatū Spinners and Weavers Guild.
Photograph of young people in bright clothing, having fun while wearing face masks
Help us build a Covid-19 collection by offering your own Covid-related objects for donation. Find out how here.
black and white photograph of researchers in field
Discover how Te Manawa's first museum director contributed to 'Te Māori,' a ground-breaking exhibition.
An unassuming cardboard box discovered in the Te Manawa archive uncovered a wealth of information about Mina’s involvement in Te Māori. Image courtesy of Te Manawa Museum.
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.
Print of a solder with a mask
This exhibition by master printmaker, Anthony Davies interprets events from the Ukraine War from his own viewpoint.
Illustration of a spooky orange sky with moon, bats and trees to advertise a Halloween event called Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat at Te Manawa returns for a kooky and spooky exploration of the museum like you’ve never seen it before!
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Joyful and bright, tender and insightful, this exhibition explores abstract painting through the eyes, minds and hands of women.
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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.
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A welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
photograph of a green puriri moth on a person's index figure
Learn about some of Aotearoa's endemic moths and what you can do in your backyard to celebrate and support biodiversity.
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Learn how we're preserving the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.
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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.