School Holidays
With science tours, printmaking, karaoke and more, our summer holiday programme of free activities will have something for everyone.
Summer Printmaking
Join in with our printmaking workshops, 15-24 January. Download the full programme, complete with activity descriptions and age guidelines. Entry by kōha.
Te Rangahau Curiosity Centre
Learning is our passion, and we love to share! Welcome to Learning at Te Manawa.
We hope you will find a variety of learning opportunities for your students, whānau and you.
We’re a field trip in your own backyard. Te Manawa can support and enrich your classroom programmes, providing opportunities to apply learning to real life experiences.
If you don’t see something that quite meets your needs, get in touch and let us know. We are always happy to discuss options and develop new initiatives suits you.
Information for Schools
Click here to view the latest school programme offerings: 2020 Brochure
Curiosity Club – After School Programmes
Noa – Open Studio
Come join NOA for twice-weekly facilitated drawing sessions in the Te Manawa foyer. NOA is both an acronym for Notes Of Art and Te Reo for “an area without restriction, safe and open for everyone.” Every Wednesday and Thursday from 10.30 – 2.30pm, all are welcome!
Museum in a Box
Museum in a Box is an outreach programme targeting retirement homes and schools. Each session sees a themed group of objects from the museum’s collection heading out to bring history to the community – for nostalgia, sharing and education. For more information on Museum in a Box, or if you’re interested in holding a session at your organisation, contact the Learning team at learning@temanawa.co.nz
Active Tots
A weekly programme for the under-5s, focused on self-directed play and exploration.
Every Monday from 10.15 – 11.45am in the Te Manawa foyer
Weekend Discovery Time
Weekend Discovery Time returns 25 January 2020 with free activities for the whole family.
Group Visits
Te Manawa provides interesting, engaging and relevant experiences, with programmes tailored to meet differing needs. Make the most of your group visit to Te Manawa by booking an education programme, led by one of our experienced educators.
To find out what programmes are available, and which ones will suit your school the most, contact the Learning team at learning@temanawa.co.nz
Planning Your Visit
We aim to make your visit to Te Manawa as hassle free as possible and provide a high quality learning experience for you. Please take the time to plan your visit, inform us of your needs and contact us if you have any questions about your visit.
All groups must book regardless of whether your visit involves an education programme or is a self-led experience of our galleries. It helps us accommodate your numbers and welcome you into our engaging spaces.