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Museum Reopens To The Public
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 4:07 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
After 12 weeks of lockdown, the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) intends to reopen to visitors from Wednesday 10 November. The Museum will operate at its pre-Covid opening hours of 10:00am-4:00pm, 7 days. Parents will be reassured to hear ... More >>
MOTAT Christmas Lights Cancelled
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 11:40 am | Museum of Transport and Technology
The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) has today announced the cancellation of its popular annual Christmas Lights event for 2021. The event, which last year saw over 60,000 visitors through the gates over 12 nights was set to celebrate its ... More >>
Police Helicopters Find A New Home At MOTAT
Thursday, 1 July 2021, 12:01 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
For 28 years, veteran helicopter ZK-HKG – Police 1 supported critical Police missions from above. Now decommissioned, the helicopter’s legacy will continue as it joins the Museum of Transport and Technology’s (MOTAT) Aviation Collection. As part of ... More >>
Bringing The Best Of MOTAT To Your Place
Thursday, 9 April 2020, 10:45 am | Museum of Transport and Technology
Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) has been agile in its response to the current COVID-19 climate by quickly transforming the way in which it engages with the wider public. Their new online offering www.motat.fun delivers fresh and ... More >>
Museum of Transport and Technology wins top industry award
Thursday, 23 May 2019, 10:45 am | Museum of Transport and Technology
MOTAT, New Zealand’s Museum of Transport and Technology has taken out top prize for its exhibition Accelerate: Driving New Zealand in the category of ‘Exhibition Excellence: Science and Technology’ the 2019 ServiceIQ New Zealand Museums Awards ... More >>
On the Right Track with MOTAT
Friday, 22 September 2017, 1:52 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
We all know that growing up in Auckland these days means growing up with motorways jammed with cars, trucks and motorbikes, but what was it like in years gone by? Well here’s your chance to travel back in time and find out with MOTAT’s ‘ On the ... More >>
Discover the secrets of the Sun
Thursday, 11 May 2017, 4:11 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
With temperatures reaching millions of degrees, the Sun would certainly leave solar travellers with a few scorch marks. Yet a new exhibition opening at MOTAT allows visitors to get hands-on with Earth’s star at room temperature – no sunscreen ... More >>
Celebrating Techweek’17 at MOTAT
Friday, 21 April 2017, 3:50 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
Celebrating Techweek’17 at MOTAT Techweek’17, a calendar event focused on reshaping our world through design, innovation and technology is back from 6 to 14 May and this year it’s bigger and better. “Our Techweek goal is to stimulate an environment ... More >>
Taking amateur film-making from ‘Oh’ to ‘Whoa!’
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 11:17 am | Museum of Transport and Technology
Calling all movie buffs! MOTAT’s Backyard Blockbusters is the perfect way to discover the exciting world of amateur film-making these school holidays. It’s all about lights, cameras, action and much more at the Museum from 14 to 30 April. More >>
Bringing science to the streets of MOTAT
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 1:30 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
Experience the fascinating science behind volcanos, robots and lasers at the MOTAT Science Street Fair on Sunday 2 April. More >>
March into MOTAT for Military Day
Friday, 17 February 2017, 12:54 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
Experience the rumble and roar of war first-hand at MOTAT’s Military Day on Sunday 5 March when you step back in time to some of the most tumultuous periods in history. More >>
Meet five Kiwi greats at MOTAT
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 4:13 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
Success comes in many shapes and forms but if it’s inspiration you’re searching for this year then look no further that The Innovators , a stimulating showcase of some of New Zealand’s most prominent innovators now open at Auckland’s Museum ... More >>
Exploring the science of water at MOTAT this summer
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 2:33 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” These famous lines from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner might hail right back to 1797 but some things never change - fresh water is still the elixir of life even today. Fortunately there’s plenty ... More >>
Celebrating the Gift of Giving
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 4:43 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
Twinkling fairy lights festoon trams and historic buildings, carollers are warming up and Santa is on his way – the iconic Christmas Lights at MOTAT is almost here again! More >>
Website lets Kiwis solve mysteries of WW1 Aviation Heroes
Tuesday, 11 November 2014, 1:27 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
MOTAT has launched a new website that enables people to research and upload information about New Zealand’s WW1 pilots and the students that trained at the country’s first flying school. More >>
MOTAT Breaks It’s Record of Community Support Last Christmas
Friday, 10 January 2014, 4:28 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
Christmas is a time for generosity and giving and last Christmas, MOTAT was able to help give a little Christmas cheer to thousands of Auckland children through the support of its visitors. More >>
MOTAT Changes the Structure of Its Entry Fees
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 1:36 pm | Museum of Transport and Technology
After holding its entry fees at the same rate for the past three years, the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) has announced that it will be restructuring its general admission fees and giving Super Gold Card holders free entry from 1 July ... More >>
