What's On
Bring your pets to Te Manawa to meet Santa and have a Christmas family photograph taken by a professional photographer.
With Our Hands showcases unique wearable artworks crafted by members of the Manawatū Spinners and Weavers Guild.
Join us on Ada Lovelace Day to celebrate the contributions of women in STEM. 🛸 Hear from local women in Palmerston North as they share their STEM journeys.✈️
In this blog, learn about the life of local Manawatū skating legend, Avis Berry (nee Bell) and her legacy on today's skating scene.
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.
This exhibition by master printmaker, Anthony Davies interprets events from the Ukraine War from his own viewpoint.
Joyful and bright, tender and insightful, this exhibition explores abstract painting through the eyes, minds and hands of women.
Trick or Treat at Te Manawa returns for a kooky and spooky exploration of the museum like you’ve never seen it before!
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.
Learn how we're preserving the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.
Learn about some of Aotearoa's endemic moths and what you can do in your backyard to celebrate and support biodiversity.
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.
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.
