05/10/2026
The Whanganui Fun Palace will be on the forecourt of the Whanganui War Memorial Centre as part of the Festival of Design Aotearoa and we can’t wait 🤩
Designed as an open, participatory environment, it supports hands-on activity, shared making and informal exchange. The space evolves through use, with its structure built out over time by those who take part.
Set up for interaction rather than observation, the venue accommodates a mix of activity. It supports talks, performances and making sessions alongside less structured play. Surfaces and materials invite use, offering space to test ideas and explore through doing.
Accessible and adaptable, the venue welcomes all ages and levels of experience. It creates room for creativity to unfold in different ways, whether through learning a skill, sharing knowledge or simply trying something new.
As part of the wider Fun Palaces movement, the venue connects local communities with creative practice. It brings together a range of disciplines and lived experience, grounding activity in participation and collective learning.
