Join us for the
School Holidays!
We’re filling the two weeks of school holidays with exciting and engaging hands-on activities. Lots of them are themed around space exploration to coincide with the “Tūhura Tuarangi – Aotearoa in Space” exhibition that’s open throughout.
All activities are drop-in and gold coin entry except where noted.
23 & 24 SEP | 10AM - 3PMWater Room
Head to the Water Room to run cool experiments in a flowing current that simulates actual river and flood conditions.
25 & 27 SEP; 4 & 6 OCT | 10AM - 3PMVirtual Reality
Pull on a VR headset and launch into space for a thrilling journey of exploration.
25 SEP | 10AM - 3PMSpace K'Nex
Rummage in our huge K'Nex collection for the perfect part to build the spaceship of your dreams.
26, 27 & 28 SEP; 3, 4 & 5 OCT | 11AM & 1PM | AGES 6-12Perfect Little Planet
In this special Yorb Cosmodome presentation, follow a family of aliens around the galaxy as they look for the best place to live. Spaces are limited for each showing.
26 & 28 SEP; 3 OCT | 10AM - 3PMRobot Rovers
Make a robotic rover by decorating one of our Edison robots with Lego blocks then send it out to explore its environment. It’ll use its special robot sensors to navigate but it may need a bit of help from you!
27 SEP | 10AM - 3PMSpace Crafts
Get your hands on Te Manawa's huge supply of crafting materials and make your creative space ideas come true. Aliens, rocketships or planets - the sky's the limit!
29 SEP | 10AM - 3PMBetter Blocks
We're back building space vehicles, but this time it's using Better Blocks!
30 SEP | 10.30AM & 11.30AM | AGES 2-8 | FREEThe Adventures of Tahi & Kōwhai
Little Barking Dog Theatre returns with an enchanting puppet tale of two hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) who adventure around Aotearoa together. This event is free to attend and no booking is needed.
1, 7 & 8 OCT | 10AM - 3PMTūhura Tuarangi
Enjoy a hosted tour of the Tūhura Tuarangi - Aotearoa in Space exhibition.
2 OCT | 10AM - 3PMBuild a Satellite
Have you ever seen a satellite passing in the sky as it makes its orbit of the Earth? Here's your chance to make one of your own.
4 OCT | 10AM - 3PMBuild a Rocket
Join the space race and build a launchable rocket. Huff and puff and see how high you can get it to fly!
kōrero mai
get in touch
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
haere mai
visit us
SUMMER HOURS:
Mon – Sun: 10am – 5.00pm
(Opens 1pm Anzac Day. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Open Mondays during Summer and School Holidays)
Free general entry.
Donations appreciated
Charges may apply to some exhibitions/programmes.
