Join us for the
Summer Holidays!

To celebrate our exhibition Call Me Maybe, we’re exploring telephones, communication and the science of sound. Tamariki will have an opportunity to make, learn and explore different forms of communication. Te Manawa is open every day during the summer holidays with drop-in activities the whole family can enjoy. All activities are gold coin donation unless otherwise stated.

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21 Jan | 10am - 12.30pmExhibition Tour

Come and join us for a chance to get up close and personal with phones from our handling collection with our heritage curator on hand!

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22 Jan | 10am - 12.30pm Cup Phones

Step back in time and discover the magic of sound with your very own cup phone!

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23 Jan | 10am - 12.30pmCrack That Code!

Ready to crack the code? Dive into a world of secret messages and use your problem-solving skills to crack the code!

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24 Jan | 10am - 12.30pmScience of Sound

Ever wondered what happens when you put ooblek on a speaker? Come and explore the science of sound with our science curator!

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19 Dec | 10am -12.30pmChristmas Karaoke

Come along and sing your favourite christmas song for your adoring fans! Feel free to wear your Christmas PJs!

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20 Dec | 10am - 12.30pmChristmas Characters

Design your own Christmas character to hang on your tree. Will you make an elf? A Reindeer? Or something totally unique?!

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20 Dec | 10am - 12.30pmChristmas Karaoke

Come along and sing your favourite Christmas song for your adoring fans!

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get in touch

Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM

Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand

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visit us

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.