Supporters of Te Manawa
Become a Supporter of Te Manawa and increase your opportunities to get to the heart of art, science and heritage in your community.
Whether you wish to enjoy exhibition previews, behind the scenes tours, gift treasures to the collections or participate more directly as a volunteer; becoming a Supporter will bring you closer to the heart of the institution, and the rich and diverse aspects of life, art and mind that it celebrates.
Te Manawa Art Society
Te Manawa Art Society is one of the founding societies of the institution now known as Te Manawa and in 2009 celebrates 50 years of its existence. The Society aims to support Te Manawa staff in building the art collection and developing art exhibitions. Events for members are organised from time-to-time. In 2009 the Society has been active in seeking improved funding for Te Manawa from PNCC. The Art Society is registered with the Charities Commission.
Your support for the Art Society also helps to bring special events and exhibitions to the Manawatu and encourages the development of new activities and services.
Membership benefits include:
β Discount on Te Manawa admission fees (admission to Art exhibitions is free)
β Invitations to Te Manawa events and celebrations
β Admission to meetings and events organised by all Te Manawa support
societies – those of The Science Centre Inc and Te Manawa Museum
Society as well as our own
β Admission to talks organised by Te Manawa for support societies
β Admission to back-of-house visits organised by Te Manawa for support societies.
Art Society Membership Form (0.25MB)
Museum Society
Membership of the Museum Society is for people interested in history,
museum principles and their applications, and increasing public
awareness of these through contributing to a society supporting Te
Manawa.
Te Manawa presents regularly changing displays in its Museum, Art
Gallery and Science Centre. They range from locally created displays
such as Blood & Fire: 125 Years of the Salvation Army in ManawatΕ«
and Motorcycles Unleashed to block-busters such as the Da Vinci
Machines.
The Museum Society is one of the founding societies of the institution
now known as Te Manawa and has a strong desire for Te Manawa, and the
museum galleries in particular, to grow in their public appeal. It
aims to support Te Manawa staff in developing exhibitions and organises
events for members from time-to-time. In 2009 it has been active in
seeking improved funding for Te Manawa from PNCC.
The Museum Society is registered with the Charities Commission?
Your support for the Museum Society also helps to bring special events
and exhibitions to the Manawatu and encourages the development of new
activities and services.
Membership benefits include:
β Discount on Te Manawa admission fees
β Invitations to Te Manawa events and celebrations
β Admission to meetings and events organised by all Te Manawa support
societies – those of Te Manawa Art Society and The Science Centre Inc
as well as our own
β Admission to talks organised by Te Manawa for support societies
β Admission to back-of-house visits organised by Te Manawa for support societies.
Museum Society Membership Form (0.31MB)
The Science Centre Inc.
Membership of The Science Centre Inc is for people interested in
science, scientific principles and their applications, and increasing
public awareness of these through contributing to a society supporting
Te Manawa.
Te Manawa presents regularly changing displays in its Museum, Art
Gallery and Science Centre. They range from locally created displays
such as Mirror Magic and Motorcycles Unleashed to block-busters such as
the Da Vinci Machines.
The Science Centre Inc is one of the founding societies of the institution now known as Te Manawa and has a strong desire for Te Manawa, and the science galleries in particular, to grow in their public appeal. It aims to support Te Manawa staff in developing exhibitions and organises events for members from time-to-time. In 2009 it has been active in seeking improved funding for Te Manawa from PNCC.
The Science Centre Inc is registered with the Charities Commission (CC29668).
Your support for The Science Centre Inc also helps to bring special events and exhibitions to the Manawatu and encourages the development of new activities and services.
Membership benefits include:
β Discount on Te Manawa admission fees
β Invitations to Te Manawa events and celebrations
β Admission to meetings and events organised by all Te Manawa support
societies – those of Te Manawa Art Society and Te Manawa Museum Society
as well as our own
β Admission to talks organised by Te Manawa for support societies
β Admission to back-of-house visits organised by Te Manawa for support societies
Science Centre Membership Form (0.23MB)
How to Join:
For a membership brochure or further information on becoming a Supporter of Te Manawa, call our reception on 06 355 5000 or email: enquiries@temanawa.co.nz