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Best Reached by Rail
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3 Aug - 20 Jul 2021 | 10am - 4pm
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Best Reached by Rail
Take a journey into New Zealand’s domestic tourism heritage through this showcase of original railway posters of the 1930s and ‘40s.
3 Aug - 20 Jul 2021 | 10am - 4pm
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Slice of Life: The World Famous Dunedin Study
Slice of Life tells the story of the 1,000 most studied people in the world and what we have learned from their lives so far.
1 Jul - 4 Oct 2020 | 10am - 4pm
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Machine Makers
Get hands on with the building blocks of engineering in this exciting and family friendly exhibition. Lift, slide, spin and build your way through six big interactive machines. It’s like a physics playground – with robots.
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Pumphouse
Feel the power of steam in MOTAT’s original 1870s Pumphouse. With steam engines operating every day, you’ll see, hear and smell the amazing story of steam in our industrial past.
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Science Photographer of the Year
Immerse yourself in incredible science photography from around the world. A visual spectacular direct from the Royal Photographic Society in the UK.
22 May - 30 Nov 2020 | 10am - 4pm
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Aviation Display Hall
From the ground to high above, an aircraft display that inspires and wows. Take a journey through one of the most significant aviation collections in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Parapara Ingenious
Innovation in Aotearoa. MOTAT’s new exhibition space that celebrates Kiwi ingenuity and innovation, one collection object at a time.
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Scooter
Whizz by Scooter to discover what makes this two-wheeled-vehicle so much fun. Scooter takes you on a ride through the technology, fashion and culture changes from the 60s to today.
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Village
The MOTAT village brings alive Pākehā settler life. You’ll be taken back in time as you explore the original cottages, schoolhouse, chapel, washhouse and forge.
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Get Smart - NZ Wired in the Digital World
Get Smart investigates the growth of computing, gaming and communications to show how the powerful machines we carry in our pockets have become faster, cheaper, and smarter.
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Model Railway
A MOTAT favourite for 40 years, but as they say: “a model railway is never finished.” So come and see what’s new!
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Accelerate: Driving New Zealand
Revved up, fully charged, and challenging the status quo! Take a drive through New Zealand’s love affair with vehicles and technology. This one’s for the petrol heads, tech enthusiasts, history buffs, and future thinkers alike.
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Firehouse
Everyone loves a big red firetruck! From early horse-drawn pumps to V8-powered fire engines, discover the equipment and history of these everyday heroes.
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Telecommunications
This long time MOTAT favourite offer a unique hands-on experience of telecommunication equipment and technology.
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MOTOTS
Little ones will love the adventure and active play at MOTOTS, a special place for our youngest MOTAT visitors while their grown-ups take a break.
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