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What's On

A dog wears felt reindeer antlers against a green background.
Bring your pets to Te Manawa to meet Santa and have a Christmas family photograph taken by a professional photographer.
detail photograph of a knitted garment from a textiles exhibition
With Our Hands showcases unique wearable artworks crafted by members of the Manawatū Spinners and Weavers Guild.
promotional image for a women in STEM panel discussion
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.✈️
Black and white photograph of female skaters at a skating competition
In this blog, learn about the life of local Manawatū skating legend, Avis Berry (nee Bell) and her legacy on today's skating scene.
An unassuming cardboard box discovered in the Te Manawa archive uncovered a wealth of information about Mina’s involvement in Te Māori. Image courtesy of Te Manawa Museum.
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.
black and white photograph of researchers in field
Discover how Te Manawa's first museum director contributed to 'Te Māori,' a ground-breaking exhibition.
Print of a solder with a mask
This exhibition by master printmaker, Anthony Davies interprets events from the Ukraine War from his own viewpoint.
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Joyful and bright, tender and insightful, this exhibition explores abstract painting through the eyes, minds and hands of women.
Illustration of a spooky orange sky with moon, bats and trees to advertise a Halloween event called Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat at Te Manawa returns for a kooky and spooky exploration of the museum like you’ve never seen it before!
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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.
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Learn how we're preserving the legacy of one of New Zealand's most prolific photojournalists, the late Peter Bush.
photograph of a green puriri moth on a person's index figure
Learn about some of Aotearoa's endemic moths and what you can do in your backyard to celebrate and support biodiversity.
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.