Several of our exhibitions were created here at Te Manawa
including Te Awa - The River, Heart of Manawatū, Manawatū Journeys,
Te Rangi Whenua and Kids TM. Te Manawa hosts touring
exhibitions, acquired on loan from throughout New Zealand,
Australia and other parts of the world. These are supported
by education programmes, special events and workshops.
Te Manawa is a store house of regionally and nationally
important collections of Taonga Maori, New Zealand contemporary
art, social and natural history.
The name Te Manawa comes from the word "Manawa" which means
heart. Te Manawa also refers to Manawa-tu, which was the name
given to the Manawatu River by the ancestor Haunui. As he came upon
the river, the awe inspiring presence of the river made his heart
stand still.
Location
Te Manawa
326 Main Street
Palmerston North
Google Map Location
40°21'29.19"S, 175°36'29.29"E Download Google Earth
Opening Hours
10am-5pm daily including weekends and public
holidays
(except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good
Friday)
Admission
Free general admission
Disability Access
Te Manawa galleries are readily accessible with lifts servicing
all levels.
Guided Tours and Education Services
We welcome enquiries from schools and groups with specialist
interests. Please contact enquiries@temanawa.co.nz
Toilets
General, disability access and parenting facilities are available
in both buildings.
Photography
For copyright and cultural reasons photography is not generally
permitted. Photography permits may be available on
request.
Public Transport
Main Street is served by bus and taxi.
Parking
A pay and display public carpark is located on Main Street in
front of the entrance.
Principal Funder
Palmerston North City Council