Welcome to the science & technology playground of Aotearoa
Hands-on, minds-on discovery for everyone.
Discover inspiring exhibitions, immersive experiences and live demonstrations that bring science, technology and innovation to life. Explore at your own pace, ride the heritage tram, discover remarkable objects from our collection, and experience the joy of curiosity, creativity and play.
Looking for learning?
Explore MOTAT Education
What’s on at MOTAT
Throughout the year MOTAT delivers an exciting programme of events to delight and inspire visitors of all ages. From toddlers to grown ups, families and enthusiasts; there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Plan your visit
Located just 10 minutes drive from the Auckland CBD via the North Western Motorway, MOTAT is easy get to whether you’re travelling by car, bus, train, or bike. We recommend planning your journey with Google Maps.
MOTAT has two sites located close to each other in the beautiful Te Wai Ōrea Western Springs Precinct, with a free tram service that takes you between the two sites.
MOTAT Aviation Hall - 98 Motions Road, Western Springs
MOTAT Great North Road - 805 Great North Road, Western Springs
We are open daily, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Last entry permitted into the museum at 3:30 PM.
MOTAT is open on all public holidays except Christmas Day.
You can buy your tickets online, or at the entrance at either of our museum locations.
FREE Children under 5
FREE SuperGold Card Holders with ID
$10 Children (5-15 Years)
$19 Adults
$45 Family Pass (2 adults + up to 4 children)
$10 Students with NZ Student ID card
$10 Overseas Seniors (non NZ, aged 65+)
MOTAT has two sites located close to each other in the beautiful Te Wai Ōrea Western Springs Precinct. A free tram service takes you between the two sites.
See our map here.
Food and drink are available for purchase at MOTAT’s wharekai café run by Raha Espresso Bar.
MOTAT is committed to developing and improving access to MOTAT for all.
Many of MOTAT’s public spaces are accessible, but as we are an operational museum spread over a large area with varying terrain, unfortunately not all areas are suitable for wheelchair access.
Unfortunately, our heritage trams at MOTAT are not accessible to people who use wheelchairs.
Learn more about our accessibility here.
MOTAT tram rides are free for you and your family to enjoy! They are the best and most beautiful way to travel around the Te Wai Ōrea, Western Springs Precinct.
Catch a free tram ride during MOTAT's opening hours 10am - 4pm, Monday to Sunday.
Learn more here.
Explore our collections
MOTAT's Collection comprises more than 300,000 items that tell fascinating stories of technology, innovation, transport and social history in Aotearoa. How many of these objects do you recognise?
![Airline Bag [Air New Zealand Cabin Bag]](/static/ee5ad16832ecb45934e4ce4086cd6fa8/be4e9/5387806354ab31fd1e5e2274e05dcd04d320edb5.avif)
![Jetpack [Martin Prototype Number 10 / PRO-10]](/static/0a4d3b88f007511cbfe94c501de46292/be4e9/5c32cb533ad20f529806ac77612a911ce4a4bf74.avif)
![Aircraft [Utility Plane / Convertiplane]](/static/209dfd028a11bb64684372509e0bd946/be4e9/c54203d3a12dc600e9ab6a340926b9fd6d3545c4.avif)
![[Jean Batten surrounded by officials and supporters at the conclusion of her England - New Zealand flight]](/static/49fa6ab7f5e71c5f159b4f84e8392d0a/59356/0ecc815f04ea36e8fb5f0b435f302fb7c06198f6.avif)
![Tractor [Massey Ferguson]](/static/1c6e4027d0cb0c3dd1c89f0ea7e51d28/be4e9/405b402dcacd313b871df74d74a5f22b3556df40.avif)
![Gramophone [Regal]](/static/f9dff257268f91fbdb0366adb4845154/a072b/9dde535c9f30cc37c53077bfbf8b462342c47230.avif)
MOTAT Mates Annual Pass
A MOTAT Mates membership offers excellent value with unlimited general admission to MOTAT for 12 months, special offers and great benefits. Buy a membership for yourself, your family, or as a gift.
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