Experience MOTAT’s calendar of activities and exhibitions, with plenty of hands-on stuff to get stuck into.
MOTAT is New Zealand’s largest transport and technology museum and offers a fun and exciting learning experience for all ages.
Explore past, present and future technology and ingenuity through interactive exhibitions, take a stroll through the historic village and enjoy a ride on a heritage tram.
Amongst the exhibitions to explore is Love / Science where you can discover the stories behind some clever technology, and Tūhuratia Exploded, which features exploded view photo artwork by Richard Parry of gaming consoles and more.
Explore, discover and spark imaginations at the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!
Kia ora Gemma, Thanks so much for the feedback! Our Aviation Hall will be reopening soon, we hope to see you back to explore :)
Thanks Philip! Glad it was an easy visit.
Kia ora Sandeep, So happy you three had a great time! I hope the Little Flick ride was fun :)
Kia ora Ulka, We're glad the kids had fun at MOTAT :)
We booked for a family outings with our 5 year old and 3 year old twins. Going anywhere that captivates all of them is a challenge and MOTAT delivered.Easy to find you way in and around - although be ready for a car parking challenge as MOTAT could probably do a bit more to help you find the parks. The museum itself is simple and easy to wander round with everything only a short toddle away. Good baby room as well which we needed. The exhibits are fun and generally easy for the kids to get involved with which is a boon. While the aviation halls weren’t open when we were there the tram ride is a great way of keeping the little ones amused. Staff are helpful and available. Overall a good time was had by all
Kia ora Adrian, Thanks so much for this wonderful review! It is a great day our for the whānau :) We have a new 155+ car park space opening soon alongside our Aviation Hall.
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Gemma Tufuga from New Zealand wrote on 23 July 2022
Great!
Would have loved to be able to explore the aviation area, but was told that it was closed. Otherwise it was a great experience.