MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology
MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology
MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology
4.5
10:00 - 16:00
Monday
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
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Crazyfornewzealand
פאלמרסון נורת', ניו זילנד108 contributions
משפחה • יוני 2023
Very cool place with lots to look at from a tram ride to the aircraft hanger, old technology, interactive stuff for the kids, working steam engines etc. Very enjoyable
Written 5 ביולי 2023
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2CAtravelers
ברטלבורו, ורמונט823 contributions
מרץ 2023
This museum houses some nice collections of transport and technology and is the main location. It's a large outdoor setting with numerous building which house the collections and exhibits. There is plenty to do and see for both children and adults. Off to one side is a collection of old wooden buildings surrounded by grass and with many picnic benches in the shade. There are plenty of rest rooms and food is available as well. Don't miss taking the old train line up to their other building which houses their airplane and helicopter exhibit. Just pay attention to the train schedule.
FYI, a taxi ride from our hotel in the CBD to the museum was about NZ$22.
FYI, a taxi ride from our hotel in the CBD to the museum was about NZ$22.
Written 1 ביוני 2023
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ITRT
Virginia38,544 contributions
חברים • דצמ׳ 2022
As the name implies, the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) has exhibits on transportation and technology. It’s the largest such museum in New Zealand. If you are interested in vintage, trains, planes, cars, and technology, then this is a must visit. The Pumphouse, historic Village, model railway, firehouse, and autos are some of the interesting areas. There are many hands-on experiences for children. One of the favorites of the children seemed to be using the working rotary phones. Code Breakers exhibit celebrates women who were involved in the development of the gaming industry. The steam engine on display was once used to supply clean water to residents. Once you have finished this part of the transportation museum, a tram goes from MOTAT to an aviation warehouse to see all types of planes. A great family activity.
Written 11 באפריל 2023
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Roger E
62 contributions
דצמ׳ 2022
Brilliant facility, with a number of exhibuition halls - one for a wet day, certainly.
We parked out near the aviation hall and spent ages in there - the Bomber Command display is very informative and they have a complete Lancaster bomber as well as a number of other aircraft.
We caught the tram to the main site and spent another couple of hours in there - we didn't see it all, by any means. The telecoms, IT and Motoring halls are very interesting, as is the pumphouse. It was great to see the examples of personal computing/gaming all laid out.
We parked out near the aviation hall and spent ages in there - the Bomber Command display is very informative and they have a complete Lancaster bomber as well as a number of other aircraft.
We caught the tram to the main site and spent another couple of hours in there - we didn't see it all, by any means. The telecoms, IT and Motoring halls are very interesting, as is the pumphouse. It was great to see the examples of personal computing/gaming all laid out.
Written 9 בינואר 2023
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Martin B
אקסטר, UK45 contributions
ינו׳ 2023
The history and real life living experience is amazing. Bringing the past back to life, is so important that we undserstand how things used to be and the great creative inventions that have helped create the world we live in today
Written 9 בינואר 2023
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dave h
פנארת', UK120 contributions
משפחה • ינו׳ 2023
Different museum with two aspects and more!!
The children loved it.
Interesting travel museum for me.
Also a cafe for refreshments.
Train and tram ride for children.
Worth a trip if in Auckland.
The children loved it.
Interesting travel museum for me.
Also a cafe for refreshments.
Train and tram ride for children.
Worth a trip if in Auckland.
Written 5 בינואר 2023
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aleekwa
אסיה84 contributions
זוגות • דצמ׳ 2022
The museum is located on two campuses, connected via a tram. The tram is an enjoyable and immersive ride, with a tram boy offering free sou enir tram tickets. The exhibtions on campus 1 is interesting and fun for kids, but some of the interactive are broken. Exhibition on campus 2 is a collection of planes. Design of some planes are jaw dropping or "bizarre", do check them out if you have time
Written 30 בדצמבר 2022
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HopeJasmin
טאורנגה, ניו זילנד2 contributions
משפחה • דצמ׳ 2022
3 generations spent day at MOTAT. Maybe could do with more food options, but otherwise excellent day out. Intermediate aged children loved it as much as Grandad. Well organised and interactive for all.
Written 28 בדצמבר 2022
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Kathleen S
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand285 contributions
אוק׳ 2022
Its good that the staff are refurbishing many of the buildings, but the number of things closed, or in the interactive areas broken, made us feel as it wasnt really open. Even the cafe was semi functional. We were there on a Friday and there was little food (we were there before lunch so guess that was the case all day) and although it was hot the milk shakes and smoothies werent available, In situations like that maybe it was better to not open at all. Certainly we should not have had to pay full price.
Written 30 באוקטובר 2022
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Peter R
אזור אוקלנד, ניו זילנד19 contributions
זוגות • אוק׳ 2022
After being delayed due to the months spend building a new bike lane at the museum, finally got to the aviation section. A very sad and disappointing day. Aircraft presented in a dark hanger, little explanation, few stories, not linkage of the planes to interesting stories. Very very sad. Not a touch on international museums I have been to or the Blenheim museum or Ardmore warbirds. Perhaps gift these planes back to museums that actually care about these aircraft rather than poorly run by the city council.
Written 18 באוקטובר 2022
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looking to bring a bus load of 40 seniors, what is of interest for women?
Crazyfornewzealand
פאלמרסון נורת', ניו זילנד108 contributions
Broad range question as it depends on the interest of the women. Has a range from a working steam and old technology(cars, computers etc) to modern innovation. Also has a tram ride to an aircraft hanger with old aircraft including war planes. My wife and I are in our 50's and enjoyed it. Memory lane for a lot of things.
Shona B
קיימברידג', ניו זילנד7 contributions
Hi, could you recommend a nearby motel to stay for planning a trip to motat.
Matt B
4 contributions
my advice would to not bother finding a motel specifically near motat, rather look into the best motels in central auckland . it's not very far from the central city
topsy723
מרכז אוקלנד, ניו זילנד
hi i would just like to ask you a its my husbands 60th bithday on friday 9th june and was wondering if you do anything special thankyou he loves cars old planes
MOTAT
מרכז אוקלנד, ניו זילנד
Hi, the Museum is open on 9 June however we do not offer special experiences for birthdays. We have a very large collection of old aircraft at our MOTAT 2 site on Meola Rd, and you can find out more about what is on at the Museum by visiting our website.
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