Free entry to MOTAT for any volunteers during National Volunteer Week

13 - 21 June | 10am - 4pm

Head into MOTAT and say cheese for an exciting day focused on photography sciences!

21 Jun 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Enjoy an evening in the Aviation Hall with a panel discussion exploring the preservation of the night sky and the value of darkness.

02 July | Doors open from 6.30pm

Enjoy hands-on fun with light, lenses and illumination.

4 Jul - 19 Jul 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Celebrate Matariki at MOTAT!

04 - 19 July 2026

Get blown away this July with LIVE DAY: Weather Science!

19 Jul 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Step back in time and experience the craft of traditional printing with a hands-on introduction to letterpress.

25 Jul 2026 | 10:30AM - 2:00PM

Love all things trams? This is the day for you!

16 Aug 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

SOLD OUT! A unique opportunity to discover the MOTAT collection like never before.

Saturday 22 August and Saturday 31 October

Incoming messages this September with a LIVE Day all about communicating!

20 Sep 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Got plans for the weekend? Don't just wing it, head in to MOTAT for an exciting day focused on flight!

18 Oct 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Journey into MOTAT this November as we celebrate all things train, tram and track with LIVE DAY: Rail!

15 Nov 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM