Te Manawa is a regional cultural centre where art, heritage and science themes dominate. Our exhibitions explore the past; seek to inform today and pose questions about tomorrow. We host international touring shows and home grown exhibits that celebrate the joys and challenges of provincial life These are supported by education programmes, special events, performances and workshops.

Te Manawa is a store house of regionally and nationally important collections of Taonga Maori, New Zealand contemporary art, social and natural history.

Located
326 Main Street
Palmerston North
06 355 5000
enquiries@temanawa.co.nz

Opening Hours 
10am-5pm daily including weekends and public holidays
(except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday)

Admission  
Free admission

Staff
For a full staff directory please click here

Disability Access 
Te Manawa galleries are readily accessible with lifts servicing all levels. Please ask if you have special needs.

Tours and Education Services 
We welcome enquiries from schools and groups with specialist interests. Please contact the Booking Officer

Toilets   
General, disability access and parenting facilities are available in both buildings.

Photography 
For copyright and cultural reasons photography is not generally permitted in the LIFE and ART galleries.  Photography permits are generally available on request. There are no restrictions in the MIND galleries.

Public Transport 
Main Street is served by bus and taxi.

Parking   
A pay and display public carpark is located on Main Street adjacent to the entrance.

Cloakrooms  
Coats, bags and valuables can be left at Reception.

Principal Funder 
Palmerston North City Council