Artist Talk: the art of Boro textiles
Artist Talk: the art of Boro textiles
In this artist talk, Pip Steel will trace the beginnings of her fascination with Boro textiles timeworn cloths and delve into the ‘hows’ and the ‘whys’ of their existence.
In this artist talk, Pip Steel will trace the beginnings of her fascination with Boro textiles timeworn cloths and delve into the ‘hows’ and the ‘whys’ of their existence.
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays. Some special events, such as our low-sensory environment sessions, also take place on Monday.
Bring your whānau to Te Manawa every Friday morning for a programme of activities for children under 5. It might be fish-feeding, crafting in a variety of themes and media, or something else related to what's happening in the wider world. Keep an eye on our Facebook page during the week for specific details. No...
Explore the museum after dark and visit the dinosaurs as they sleep. But shh! Don’t wake them up! Watch volcanoes explode, decorate fossils, and much, much more.
Join the highly popular “Behind The Scenes” tour of the Te Manawa art collection, especially for Heritage Month!
Join the highly popular “Behind The Scenes” tour of the Te Manawa art collection, especially for Heritage Month!
Join the highly popular “Behind The Scenes” tour of the Te Manawa art collection, especially for Heritage Month!
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays. Some special events, such as our low-sensory environment sessions, also take place on Monday.
Bring your whānau to Te Manawa every Friday morning for a programme of activities for children under 5. It might be fish-feeding, crafting in a variety of themes and media, or something else related to what's happening in the wider world. Keep an eye on our Facebook page during the week for specific details. No...
Inspired by the We Come from the Earth exhibition, work with others to create a natural artwork. This will be an outside activity if the weather is good.
Join Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Centre for a Wild Day Out at Te Manawa. Learn how Wildbase supports native wildlife recovery and what we can do to help.
Te Manawa is closed on Mondays during term time, but open during school holidays. Some special events, such as our low-sensory environment sessions, also take place on Monday.
Te Whare Pora: a sacred space presents works by artist Maungarongo (Ron) Te Kawa of Ngāti Porou (Aotearoa New Zealand) from the past three years. The exhibition is centered around the core pou (pillars) of his practice: Te Whare Pora, the sacred zone of making; Hineteiwaiwa, the guiding atua (deity) for creativity; and Waipunarangi, the source of ancestral guidance and inspiration.