Te Manawa is the cultural heart of Palmerston North City and the Manawatu Region, where the community meets, gathers and exchanges experiences.

Nau mai haere mai. Te Manawa is a place of ideas, exhibitions and collaboration. Te Manawa is a meeting place, a party venue, a performance space and more.

Explore Te Awa - The River interactive exhibition and learn about the Manawatu River's history, meet local wildlife and discover social culture at the Manawatu Journey's exhibition. Young children can climb the tree house and have their imaginations inspired by the hands-on play space in Kids TM.