Welcome to Te Manawa

Located in the Manawatū, Te Manawa is one of New Zealand's premier regional attractions . A cultural museum of art, science and history, providing local, national and international visitors with:

  • Immersive exhibitions
  • Interactive experiences
  • Programmes, events and activities that engage and inform
  • Educational programmes catering for Early Childhood through to Tertiary learners

The showcase and store-house of the region's nationally significant taonga, contemporary art, science and heritage collections.

 

 

  • Anne Frank: A History For Today

    11 May - 24 Jun

    This exhibition tells the story of the Frank family's flight to The Netherlands from Nazi Germany and their two years in hiding in the secret annex at the rear of an... Read More
  • Your Face Here

    26 May - 19 Aug

    In Your Face Here you will interact with a series of glamorous exhibits, some of which let you experiment with your own face. See your face as it would look if it was... Read More
  • The Vault: Neil Pardington

    26 May - 19 Aug

      Photographer Neil Pardington provides a unique insight into the world of museums and art galleries in New Zealand. His behind-the-scenes images are taken from... Read More