We’re here to help you make your group visit as smooth as possible, so that you and your guests have the best Te Manawa experience!

Timing

It is important to keep to booking times and venues as early or late arrival will affect the quality of your visit and impact other booked groups.

On Arrival

Arrive in plenty of time for your programme and report to the reception desk in the Museum building. If you are booked for a programme, an educator will greet you in the foyer and guide you to the appropriate Education Room or gallery. For self-lead groups a Visitor Host at reception is available to answer your questions.

Education Rooms

There are three  education rooms; two downstairs in the Museum building, and one upstairs in the Art Gallery. These rooms are used for education programmes in addition to using gallery and exhibition areas.

Eating Areas

• We have designated areas for groups to eat and drink during their visit. Please let us know if this is something you require as these areas need to be booked in advance.
• The open courtyard between the Museum building and Art Gallery is available as a lunch area for students (weather permitting). Note this area is also open to the public.
• No food or drink is permitted in galleries or exhibition areas.

Bag Storage

Trolleys to store students’ bags are available in the foyer of the Museum and Art Gallery for visiting groups. Ask a Visitor Host for access to these when you arrive. Do not leave valuables such as cameras, wallets in these trolleys or unattended in education rooms.

To make a booking, send us an enquiry below or call us on 06 355 5000 or 0800-4-A-MUSEUM.