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Connecting Generations For A Stronger Aotearoa
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 11:37 am | MOTAT
Global Intergenerational Week 2026 will focus on themes including challenging ageism, reducing loneliness, celebrating shared spaces, and working together for a more sustainable future. More >>
Prepare To Be Dazzled: MOTAT’s Beloved Christmas Lights Event Returns – Brighter And More Magical Than Ever!
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:37 pm | MOTAT
From 1 December, the giant Christmas tree in front of the Pumphouse will be lit up each evening for all to see, heralding the event premiere on Friday 5 December. More >>
Tō Ao Ki Tōku Ao – A Meeting Of Worlds: New Exhibition At MOTAT’s Walsh Memorial Library
Monday, 1 September 2025, 10:30 am | MOTAT
Among the taonga on display is a rare 1837 print copy of He Whakaputanga – a foundational declaration by rangatira of Te Tai Tokerau affirming the sovereignty (rangatiratanga) of hapū and the land of Aotearoa. More >>
MOTAT Appoints A New Director, Museum Experience
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 2:27 pm | MOTAT
Liz’s governance experience is equally significant. She currently chairs the ICOM Aotearoa New Zealand Committee and represents the country on the ICOM Advisory Council. She also sits on the Lotteries Environment & Heritage Committee and leads as Chair ... More >>
MOTAT’s Te Puawānanga Science And Technology Centre Shortlisted For International Exhibition Of The Year
Monday, 24 March 2025, 4:05 pm | MOTAT
Now this year, Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre is in the running for International Exhibition of the Year, alongside five other museums including the Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo, and The Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle. More >>
MOTAT’s Te Kōtiu Wins International Museums + Heritage Award
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 5:00 pm | MOTAT
MOTAT soared to new heights today when its recently installed Aviation Hall experience, Te Kōtiu, took out the “Best Use of Digital – International” category at the prestigious Museums + Heritage Awards in London. More >>
MOTAT and Dodd-Walls in colourful collaboration
Monday, 25 September 2023, 8:03 pm | MOTAT
MOTAT and the Te Whai Ao Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies are proud to announce a significant enhancement to their long-running partnership, with Dodd-Walls investing in the Museum’s new science and technology centre opening ... More >>
MOTAT Steam Tram Powered By Trees
Thursday, 10 August 2023, 10:42 am | MOTAT
It’s out with the coal and in with the biofuel for steam tram no. 100, which will operate on a renewable energy source made from trees at MOTAT Live Day on August 20. Developed by Crown Research Institute, Scion, the biofuel will undergo its largest ... More >>
Breaking Stereotypes With Wāhine In Gaming Exhibition
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 10:01 am | MOTAT
Code Breakers: Women in Games will inspire youth to explore gaming careers regardless of their gender identity More >>
Switch Ups For Sustainability The Focus Of New MOTAT Exhibition
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 7:16 am | MOTAT
MOTAT’s newest exhibition Switch Up: Sustainable Solutions opens on Saturday 1 October and sees the museum partnering with community action groups and 15 of the most exciting sustainable commercial enterprises in Aotearoa and the world. “Working ... More >>
MOTAT Celebrates 100 Years Of Radio In New Zealand
Tuesday, 15 February 2022, 2:50 pm | MOTAT
On February 20, MOTAT will celebrate 100 years of radio in Aotearoa with a LIVE Day showcasing how far the technology has come since its inception. Radios from the 1920s to today will be on display, with radio station bFM broadcasting live from ... More >>
Get Deconstructing!
Friday, 3 December 2021, 11:21 am | MOTAT
What’s inside a PlayStation? What about a Gameboy? How do they work? They are on every Christmas list, and now this December visitors to MOTAT’s latest exhibition will receive an all-new perspective on New Zealand’s favourite gaming consoles. ... More >>
Love / Science New MOTAT Exhibition Tells The Stories Behind The Technology
Tuesday, 6 July 2021, 3:06 pm | MOTAT
Love / Science is the headline new exhibition opening at the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) on Friday 9 July. The exhibition explores the human stories as well as the science behind ground-breaking technology that helped change our world ... More >>
Night Lights At MOTAT
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 3:44 pm | MOTAT
On the weekend of Friday 25 June, the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is opening its gates from 6pm-9pm for an exclusive three-night event of art, culture and entertainment. Stay up past bed time and bring the Whānau for a walk through ... More >>
Silver Linings: Aotearoa Innovation During Covid
Friday, 21 May 2021, 11:51 am | MOTAT
MOTAT opens new exhibition celebrating small business success stories in time of hardship Opening 29 May - Silver Linings: Aotearoa innovation during Covid is a new MOTAT exhibition exploring six uplifting stories of hope and enthusiasm that emerged ... More >>
MOTAT - STEM Fair
Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 9:50 am | MOTAT
MOTAT’s STEM Fair is the place to be on Sunday 11 April. From 10 am – 4 pm over 40 specialist exhibitors from leading STEM organisations will be ready to inspire the next generation of Kiwi kids to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, ... More >>
Bringing Happiness Back To Auckland
Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 3:52 pm | MOTAT
After a tough start to the year, MOTAT is pulling out all the stops to make this year’s International Day of Happiness one to remember. On March 20, MOTAT are hosting The Big Day of Happy, an endorphin-boosting day filled with fun for all ages. More >>
Strictly R18, Anti-Valentines Returns To MOTAT
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 7:16 am | MOTAT
Roses are red, Anti-Valentines is better – come shoot a bow and arrow and burn a love letter On Saturday 13 February, from 7pm, MOTAT will transform into a judgement free zone. Not been the best year? We feel you. Presenting Anti-Valentines, the best ... More >>
Welcome Aboard! Auckland Dockline Trams Set To Return To Auckland Waterfront
Thursday, 28 January 2021, 9:53 am | MOTAT
The iconic Dockline Trams of Wynyard Quarter are set to return to the waterfront this Waitangi Weekend* and will be in action over the remainder of the 36th America’s Cup and beyond. The announcement comes thanks to a new partnership between the Museum ... More >>
Are You Featured In MOTAT’s Latest Exhibition?
Monday, 7 December 2020, 9:06 am | MOTAT
MOTAT’s new photography exhibition Snapped! Summer Holidays in Aotearoa opens this week to showcase up to 100 summer holiday photographs taken in New Zealand from the roaring 20s right through to the swinging 60s. More >>
