Te Manawa provides learning opportunities from early childhood to adult. Our engaging and relevant programmes are tailored to meet differing needs. All education programmes must be booked in advance.
Discovery Time!Although Te Manawa is temporarily closed, we’re still working on bringing you exciting and fun educational content. We can’t meet your smiling faces in person, so instead we’ll share some activities with you here – you can download, print and enjoy with the whole whānau.
DISCOVERY TIME: Joy Germs
Have you ever heard of a ‘Joy Germ?’. Why do we need to be so careful about spreading germs? How do vaccines work?
JOY GERMS – 1 April 2020
School Holidays**Due to the evolving nature of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the April School Holiday programme has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment.
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Curiosity Club – After School Programmes**Due to the evolving nature of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all after school programmes have been cancelled for Term one. We apologise for any disappointment. Those enrolled will be contacted by a team member very soon.
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Join our after-school programmes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and discover, create and explore! Spaces are limited. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Noa – Open Studio**Due to the evolving nature of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Noa has been suspended until further notice. We apologise for any disappointment.
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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 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
**Due to the evolving nature of the Covid-19 Pandemic,Active Tots and Discovery Time have been suspended. We apologise for any disappointment.
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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
Te Rangahau Curiosity CentreLearning 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.
Click here to view the latest school programme offerings: 2020 Brochure
Group Visits**Due to the evolving nature of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all upcoming group visits and learning programmes have been cancelled until further notice. We apologise for any disappointment.
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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 bookings@temanawa.co.nz
Planning Your VisitWe 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.