Te Manawa Museum
About This Museum
For over fifty years, Te Manawa has been the heart of our city's stories, tucked away on Main Street. It’s more than just a museum; it’s a place where art, science, and local history rub shoulders under one roof. You can spend an afternoon here and journey from the deep past of the Manawatū to the bold ideas of contemporary Kiwi artists. There's a real buzz about the place, especially when school groups are chattering by the science displays or during a lively evening event.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the giant moa skeleton that greets you – a powerful reminder of our lost natural giants. The social history galleries are full of personal treasures, from early settler diaries to classic Kiwiana. And their art spaces constantly rotate, so you might catch a cutting-edge exhibition from a local painter one month and a powerful community quilt project the next.
Visitor Information
It's right in the city centre, so popping in is easy. Best of all, general admission won't cost you a thing, though some special exhibitions might have a charge. Check their website before you come; they often have fantastic holiday workshops for the kids or artist talks that are well worth your time.
Architecture & Building
The building is a classic piece of late 20th-century New Zealand civic architecture – functional and unpretentious, with clean lines and brickwork that fits right into the Palmerston North streetscape.
Contact & Location
Address: 326, Main Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North, Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, 4440, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Phone: +64 6 355 5000
Website: Visit Website
