Events

It’s GLOW time at MOTAT! Experience Auckland’s most magical Christmas lights - heritage trams, festive music, Santa visits, and thousands of sparkling lights.

5-8, 12-15, 19-22 December 2025 | 8pm-11pm

Hands-on experiments and active adventure awaits this summer at MOTAT!

20 Dec - 01 Feb | 10am - 4pm

Join us for a night of LOL's with a stellar selection of NZ's best comedians.

12 February 2026 | 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Join us for a full day of action-packed fun with demonstrations from our emergency first responders!

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

Hay there! Put your best gumboot forward this April with LIVE Day: Farming.

Sunday 19 April 2026 | 10am - 4pm

Full steam ahead this May!

17 May 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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

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