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What's On

Print of a solder with a mask
This exhibition by master printmaker, Anthony Davies interprets events from the Ukraine War from his own viewpoint.
Photograph of young people in bright clothing, having fun while wearing face masks
Help us build a Covid-19 collection by offering your own Covid-related objects for donation. Find out how here.
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Join us in celebrating the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.
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Join us at the Museum for an evening of Spotlight. Bring your friends, find the best hiding spots, and try and escape the spotter!

Auction Fundraiser Launch

8th August | 5.30 - 7.30pm
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Peter Bush, NZ vs British Isles, 3rd Test, Lancaster Park, Christchurch 1966, Collection of Te Manawa, Courtesy of the Bush Family, All rights reserved

Auction Fundraiser Launch

8th August | 5.30 - 7.30pm
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Learn all about this extensive collection of photographs from one of New Zealand’s most prolific photojournalists, Peter Bush.
Photograph of a variety of art materials
Learn how you could get a grant for your Visual Art, Science or Technology project! Applications open now!
photograph of little girl wearing lab coat and oversize goggles at a social event
Calling all young scientists aged 7 - 10! Do you want to learn about Science after school? Sign up for Term 3 now!
John Bevan Ford artwork
We come from the Earth explores our relationship with the environment with works from the Te Manawa collection.
Three people remove a painting from its frame

The visible collection

Lots of our collection can now be viewed online - here's how we did it!
photograph of people engaging in arts activities at a museum
A welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
A child playing with blocks
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.
Etched artwork of a wounded soldier's profile on a dark blue background
Join us for an artist talk with master printmaker, Anthony Davies who will share what it is to be a professional printmaker in Aotearoa.