# Te Manawa Museum

> A museum, art gallery and science centre in Palmerston North with rotating exhibitions, a natural history section and hands-on exhibits for children.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-manawa/

A museum, art gallery and science centre in Palmerston North with rotating exhibitions, a natural history section and hands-on exhibits for children. The Square is a short walk away. Entry is charged for some galleries, so check the programme before you visit.

- **Nearest town:** Palmerston North, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -40.3556, 175.6097

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Taihape to Wellington through Manawatū and the Kāpiti Coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-taihape-to-wellington/)

## Nearby

- [De Molen Windmill, Foxton](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-de-molen-windmill/) – 30 km
- [Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-pukaha-mount-bruce/) – 47 km
- [Mangaweka DC-3 Aircraft](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-mangaweka-plane/) – 63 km
- [Durie Hill Elevator and Memorial Tower](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-durie-hill-elevator/) – 66 km

## FAQs

### Where is Te Manawa Museum?

Te Manawa Museum is in Palmerston North, New Zealand, at GPS -40.3556, 175.6097.

### Which road trips pass Te Manawa Museum?

Te Manawa Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Taihape to Wellington through Manawatū and the Kāpiti Coast.

### What is there to see near Te Manawa Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: De Molen Windmill, Foxton (30 km), Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre (47 km), Mangaweka DC-3 Aircraft (63 km) and Durie Hill Elevator and Memorial Tower (66 km).

### When is the best time to visit Te Manawa Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)