Video
Whakaata
From treasured crowns to heirloom boxes, we have a right royal cache of stories to tell. Meet the team behind the scenes and learn more about the objects in our care.
60 Seconds
with Cindy
Our amazing Collections Manager Cindy Lilburn has worked at Te Manawa for more than 40 years and knows the collections better than anyone! We asked her to pick some of her favourite items for a very special shown ‘n’ tell.
Ruby's
Slippers
Palmy’s own RubyDax steps into the past with Te Manawa collections manager Cindy. They explore the museum’s unique and much-loved shoe collection.
Women's Art
Initiative
Dr Karen Seccombe, and artists of the Women’s Art Initiative, discuss works in the exhibition “Standing In My Own Light – E tū ana i tōku ake marama”, which celebrated WAI’s 10th anniversary in 2022.
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Ruby's
Rummage
RubyDax is back in the Te Manawa collection, this time with Pru and items from her Museum in a Box travelling exhibitions.
Heirloom
Boxes
Join Andi, Pru and Mirjam and learn how to make your very own heirloom box!
kōrero mai
get in touch
Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand
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visit us
HOURS:
Tues – Sun: 10am – 5.00pm
(Opens 1pm Anzac Day. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Open Mondays during School Holidays)
Free general entry.
Donations appreciated
Charges may apply to some exhibitions/programmes.
