Open now
Museum - every day
Until 13 March 2022Curious Contraptions
Curious Contraptions is open again for an extended season. Dozens of interactive gizmos and gadgets await you in the Atrium, downstairs in the main museum building. They were made by the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, a UK maker collective that brings engineering and sculpture together to create the whimsical and wonderful. Entry is by donation.
Coming soon
Opens 27 NovemberConstellate
The annual exhibition of work by students graduating UCOL’s Bachelor of Creative Media. Features a mixture of photography, motion picture, illustration, design, 3D and animation. Experience a constellation of the country’s promising new artists as they move forward into the unknown.
Every dayTe Rangi Whenua
Te Taiwhanga o Te Rangi Whenua (Te Rangi Whenua Gallery) shares the stories of iwi groups in the Manawatū, Rangitīkei and Horowhenua regions.
By arrangementHeritage Buildings
The Te Manawa site includes two historic buildings: the Awahou schoolhouse and the cottage, Totaranui, believed to be the oldest residence in Palmerston North. Guided tours of these buildings are now available by arrangement, and entry is free (kōha welcome).
Every dayManawatū Journeys
Manawatū has always been a place that people have journeyed through; some stay for a long time, others only briefly. Quite often they leave behind an object that tells the story of their travels. Bringing them together in one large collection, Manawatū Journeys uses these mementos to tell the bigger story of settlement in our region.
Every dayTamariki
Tamariki is a space for kids! Children under-8 and their whānau are welcome in this interactive, tactile play area.
Please note, this space is currently closed during Covid-19 Alert Level 2.
Every dayTe Awa - The River
The Manawatū river is the life-blood of our region. Learn more about its history, meet its inhabitants, explore how we use water and discover how our region was formed.
This exhibition includes The Water Room (which runs twice a week), a native fish tank, bug specimens, a cave walk-through and an impressive moa skeleton.
haere mai
visit us
Every day: 10am – 12.30pm, and 1.30pm – 5.00pm
(Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.)
Please note: under alert-level 2 guidelines, Te Manawa closes at 12.30pm for deep cleaning. It re-opens at 1.30pm and closes again at 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Free general entry.
Donations appreciated
Charges may apply to some exhibitions/programmes.
kōrero mai
get in touch
Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand
Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
