The graduating students and tutors of the Maunga Kura Toi weaving programme at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa share their raranga works with you. The programme encompasses all aspects of Māori weaving and maintains the practices and techniques of the ancestors.
An exploration of the creativity and career of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most iconic sculptors, Paul Dibble. Manawatū has been home to Paul and his family since the late 70’s, with the Dibbles establishing their foundry and sculpture studio. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Paul’s works reside in many private and...
Santa’s Cave is a much-loved Palmy institution, a favourite holiday treasure that’s been enchanting generations for more than 100 years! Since 1918 its sparkle and joy has put a smile on the faces of thousands of visitors every year. It wouldn’t be Christmas in Palmerston North without the Cave. Suitable for all ages - entry...
Welcome to Matatau 2023, the annual show where students graduating from the Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts at Toioho ki Āpiti, Massey University, exhibit their finished works. See sculpture, painting and other media from the cutting edge of Māori artistic practice. "Matatau" means "proficiency" or "mastery", but also the understanding gained through perceptual and conceptual...
UCOL Te Pukenga Bachelor of Creative Media students exhibit their work in "Sweet & Sour".
This exhibition brings together 20 works by one of New Zealand’s most iconic 20th-century artists, Rita Angus (1908–1970). The paintings span Angus’s life and career as an artist, drawing out the themes of pacifism, feminism and nature that shaped so much of her work.
Experience Six Extinctions this Summer, a fun-filled, educational exhibition the whole family will love
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 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.
Round up the kids for a DAY 1 of It's All About The Earth, a 4 day school holiday programme full of activities about Earth's prehistoric periods. Today's activities are all about DINOSAURS! Kids will dig for dinos in our dino dig and have fun with dino rubbings and puzzles.
Pop down to Te Manawa for day two of It's All About The Earth, a 4 day school holiday programme full of activities about Earth's prehistoric periods. Today's activity is all about taking action for the Earth. Kids will get play the Climate Change Game & Plant a Seed and take action for Papatūānuku.
Join us for DAY 3 of It's All About The Earth, a 4-day school holiday programme full of activities about Earth's prehistoric periods. Today's activities are all about Earth's prehistoric periods. Kids will get to dig for dinosaur fossils in our dino dig sandpits and recreate Earth's timeline using fun, prehistoric themed stamps.
Join Lizzie Bisley, Te Papa’s curator of modern art, for a tour through Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist. In her floor talk Lizzie will introduce the work and biography of this important New Zealand artist.
Join us for DAY 4 of It's All About The Earth, a 4-day school holiday programme full of activities about Earth's prehistoric periods. Today's activities are all about fossils. Through a series of fun, interactive activities kids will take a close look at fossils and learn more about them.
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.
Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
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.
