MUSEUM | WHARE TAONGAFeatured
Exhibition
SIX EXTINCTIONS
OPENS 16 DECEMBER
Across hundreds of millions of years, extinction events have wiped out vast numbers of species. This amazing time-travelling exhibition tracks the great disasters that have altered life on Earth, and brings you face to face with the fossilised remains of some of the most iconic creatures in prehistory. See giant armoured fish and ancient mammals next to a skeleton cast of the largest T. Rex ever unearthed.
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14 OCTOBER - 11 FEBRUARYHe Ara Whāriki
The graduating students and tutors of the Maunga Kura Toi weaving programme at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa share their raranga works with you. The programme encompasses all aspects of Māori weaving and maintains the practices and techniques of the ancestors.
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11 NOVEMBER - 7 JANUARYSanta's Cave
Santa’s Cave is a much-loved Palmy institution, a favourite holiday treasure that’s been enchanting generations for more than 100 years! Since 1918 its sparkle and joy has put a smile on the faces of thousands of visitors every year. It wouldn’t be Christmas in Palmerston North without the Cave.
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18 NOVEMBER - 25 FEBRUARYMatatau 2023
The annual show where students graduating from the Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts at Toioho ki Āpiti, Massey University, exhibit their finished works.
More to see
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.
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 day - Limits applyTamariki
Tamariki is a space for kids! Children under-8 and their whānau are welcome in this interactive, tactile play area.
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).
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.
