fbpx
 

What's On

promotional banner showing a photograph of santa with a sack
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Palmerston North without a visit to Santa's Cave. Bring the whole whānau for a magical trip down memory lane.
promotional banner for art exhibition by New Zealand artist, Robyn Kahukiwa
Come and explore Tohunga Mahi Toi, an exhibition by one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated artists, Robyn Kahukiwa.
photograph of Call Me Maybe, an exhibition at Te Manawa about phones
Explore how telephones have changed since they were first introduced to Manawatū in our new heritage exhibition.
https://www.temanawa.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Titipounamu_rifleman_juvenile_female_clinging_to_tree_trunk_-Melissa-Boardman-CC-BY-SA-4.jpg
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.
photograph of colourful paper doll cut outs on a plain white background
In this blog, contributing author Stephanie Gibson uncovers the history of some of Te Manawa’s best dressed collection objects.
https://www.temanawa.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Feminine-Abstract-Exhibit.png
Joyful and bright, tender and insightful, this exhibition explores abstract painting through the eyes, minds and hands of women.
Digital art of a dragon in a smoky dark setting
This two-day expo features a visual feast of children’s books, brand design and even a 3D printed dragon!
Photograph of an artist's hand painting with a piece of rope
This iteration of the annual Toioho ki Āpiti graduate exhibition references the tinana as a medium for exploring notions of mana tangata.
Artwork by New Zealand artist, Robyn Kahukiwa

Robyn Kahukiwa, Hinetītama, 1980, Te Manawa Art Society Collection

Artwork by New Zealand artist, Robyn Kahukiwa

Robyn Kahukiwa, Hinetītama, 1980, Te Manawa Art Society Collection

Artwork by New Zealand artist, Robyn Kahukiwa

Robyn Kahukiwa, Hinetītama, 1980, Te Manawa Art Society Collection

Robyn Kahukiwa Exhibition Title
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.
black and white photograph of researchers in field
Discover how Te Manawa's first museum director contributed to 'Te Māori,' a ground-breaking exhibition.
Black and white photograph of female skaters at a skating competition
In this blog, learn about the life of local Manawatū skating legend, Avis Berry (nee Bell) and her legacy on today's skating scene.
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.
photograph of people engaging in arts activities at a museum
A welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
A child playing with blocks
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.
https://www.temanawa.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peter-bush-archive-1280x554.png
Learn how we're preserving the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.
https://www.temanawa.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Discontinued-Line-Local-Knowledge@0.5x.png
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.