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.
NOA is a program designed to create a welcoming environment for those who would otherwise not consider the museum to be a place for them.
NOA is open to anyone and generally attended by differently abled folks.
The programme runs every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12pm. NOA runs during school term times and does not run during school holidays.
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...
Kick off the school holidays with a journey back in time! Join us for the first activity and enjoy a chance to step back in time with a tour through Totaranui Homestead.
Inspired by the We Come from the Earth exhibition, get your hands dirty and create your own clay object!
Have fun making your own hand puppet! Bring a clean sock to jazz up and embellish, all other materials provided.
Visit the Boro exhibition and learn about the traditional Japanese art of repair. Try your hand at sashiko stitching, creating your own patch work.
Learn how to use a microscope for close up investigation. Experience how familiar objects change and become unfamiliar when you examine them up close!
Join our Fish keeper for fish feeding and to discover more about our native New Zealand freshwater fish.
Search for fossils in our popular Dino Dig - this activity is weather dependent.
Pop in and join in our science surprise! With so many things to explore, what exciting experiment is happening today?
Create a beautiful paper poppy to remember those who have served. Add one to our wreath and make another to take home.
Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
Email: enquiries@temanawa.co.nz
Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand
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.
