What's On
Don your favourite pjs and join us in Santa's Cave for bikkies, Milo, a tour of the Cave and storytime with Santa himself.
Come and explore Tohunga Mahi Toi, an exhibition by one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated artists, Robyn Kahukiwa.
Explore how telephones have changed since they were first introduced to Manawatū in our new heritage exhibition.
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.
In this blog, contributing author Stephanie Gibson uncovers the history of some of Te Manawa’s best dressed collection objects.
Learn about some of Aotearoa's endemic moths and what you can do in your backyard to celebrate and support biodiversity.
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.
This iteration of the annual Toioho ki Āpiti graduate exhibition references the tinana as a medium for exploring notions of mana tangata.
Robyn Kahukiwa, Hinetītama, 1980, Te Manawa Art Society Collection
Robyn Kahukiwa, Hinetītama, 1980, Te Manawa Art Society Collection
Robyn Kahukiwa, Hinetītama, 1980, Te Manawa Art Society Collection
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.
Discover how Te Manawa's first museum director contributed to 'Te Māori,' a ground-breaking exhibition.
In this blog, learn about the life of local Manawatū skating legend, Avis Berry (nee Bell) and her legacy on today's skating scene.
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.
A welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
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.
Learn how we're preserving the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.
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.
