Love visiting MOTAT? Then our MOTAT MATES annual pass is perfect for you! Experience MOTAT 364 days of the year with unlimited entry, free tram rides and access to our 12 annual LIVE Days and themed weekend activities, like Dig It! and Bubble Weekend. With a rotation of interactive exhibitions, kids play areas and a newly renovated Café, MOTAT is the perfect place for friends and whānau of all ages to be inspired by the past, look to the present and wonder about the future.
For only $95 (only $8 per month!) a MOTAT MATES family membership (2 adults & up to 4 children) our annual pass provides you with affordable quality educational entertainment in Auckland.
Unlimited general admission entry to MOTAT during regular opening hours (including school holidays, MOTAT Live Days, Christmas Lights, and popular themed weekends)
Special MOTAT MATES only events & competitions
Free entry to our popular annual community event: 12 days of Christmas Lights
10% off at the MOTAT shop
10% off at the MOTAT café
Unlimited FREE tram rides all year round
Monthly e-newsletter updates (opt-in)
20% off standard Adult and Child admission to Auckland Zoo
20% off standard Adult and Child admission to Stardome Observatory and Planetarium
20% off standard Adult and Child admission to the Kauri Museum, Matakohe
FAMILY PASS
Valid for two named adults and up to four children under 16. Children under 5 enter free, but can be included on a family pass if desired. One additional named adult may be added to a family pass (on site only) for an extra $30. Additional Children can be added for an extra $20 each.
INDIVIDUAL PASS
Valid for one named adult (14 or older, not a current NZ student). This can be a good option for an individual bringing in children under 5, however the membership is for a specific person and non-transferable between adults. If two adults will only be visiting with children under 5 they may decide to purchase two individual passes instead of a family pass.
STUDENT PASS
Valid for one named student 14 or older, with current NZ student ID (Secondary or Tertiary).
CHILD FLEXI PASS
Valid for one named child, and any one accompanying adult. This pass is specifically for the child named, and the membership may not be used without this child present. Additional named children, including under 5s, may be added to this membership for an extra $20 each, if for example a parent or caregiver may want the option of visiting MOTAT with a child under 5 while the first child on the membership is at school.
If you would like to speak to a Customer Service team member for further clarity on which pass may work best for you, please call (09) 815 5800 and press 0 to speak to an operator. For Annual Pass Terms and Conditions see here.
Membership application can be made online or you can purchase your MOTAT Mates memberships onsite on the day of your visit at either of the MOTAT shops.
If you purchased a general admission ticket, you can even decide to upgrade to a MOTAT Mates pass before you leave for the day - and only pay the difference. So a general admission family pass for $45 can be upgraded to the equivalent annual pass for just $50 extra. Just see the shop hosts to upgrade before you leave for the day.
A membership card and lanyard will be issued to each named member.
For more information or questions about signing up or queries relating to your MOTAT Mates membership please call on (09) 815 5800 and press 0 to speak to an operator or email at mates@motat.org.nz.