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Christmas Lights 2021

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) has today announced the cancellation of its popular annual Christmas Lights event for 2021.

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A Lego®-lover's paradise: Getting ready for Bricks and Blocks!

Back for another year, MOTAT, in conjunction with Auckland Lego® User Group (AuckLUG), presents Bricks and Blocks; the ultimate Lego® fan display! Join us on the 5th and 6th of December 2020 as we showcase an array of intricate and astonishing Lego® displays, including cityscapes, vehicles, pirate ships and of course, trains!

Get the kids out of the house!

MOTAT set to reopen to visitors from 10 November.

Christmas Lights 2021

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) has today announced the cancellation of its popular annual Christmas Lights event for 2021.

Rediscovered painting casts new light on NZ’s Hine-o-te-Rangi

A rare oil portrait of Kiwi aviator Jean Batten, recently rediscovered after almost three decades, was unveiled at Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

MOTAT removes explosive picric acid from its collection

MOTAT was the latest museum in Aotearoa to remove picric acid (an explosive) from its collection last week.

Love / Science

New MOTAT exhibition tells the stories behind the technology.

Police helicopters find a new home at MOTAT

From the earthquakes to terror attacks, Police helicopter legacy will live on.

Silver Linings: Aotearoa innovation during Covid

MOTAT opens new exhibition celebrating small business success stories in time of hardship.

New Zealand Sign Language Week at MOTAT

Supporting our community through creative and innovative ideas

Samsung Seeks Young Minds To Solve Our Biggest Challenges

Dr Siouxsie Wiles to judge new STEAM competition inspiring Kiwi kids to change the world for good

Full STEM ahead

MOTAT’s annual fair encourages young minds to pursue careers in science and technology

Collecting in the time of COVID-19

MOTAT is looking for New Zealand inventions and innovations designed, made, or dreamt up during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have something you think belongs in our COVID-19 collection please let us know here.

International Exhibition Showcases the Art of Science

MOTAT has secured the rights to present the Royal Photographic Society’s prestigious international Science Photographer of the Year exhibition.

MOTAT to present Slice of Life – The World Famous Dunedin Study

Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) will be hosting the exhibition Slice of Life – The World Famous Dunedin Study at its Great North Rd site from Wednesday 1 July until Sunday 4 October 2020.