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MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland

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Spanning two connected sites, MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology boasts a comprehensive collection of civilian and military transport vehicles. The aircraft collection represents the largest of its kind in the country and includes impressive pieces, such as relics from Richard Pearse's first 1903 aircraft, a wooden fighter bomber, and advanced jet trainers. Read the information boards to learn about the ways in which transport technology has helped shape the nation's development, and make sure to visit the steam locomotives, cable trams, and historical Auckland buses exhibits. When it's time to switch between locations, simply hop on the complimentary tram service. The onsite tearoom serves home-baked cakes. By using our Auckland sightseeing planning tool, you can arrange your visit to MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology and other attractions in Auckland.

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By RogerE1053

Brilliant facility, with a number of exhibuition halls - one for a wet day, certainly. We parked out near the aviation hall and spent ages in there - the Bomber Command display is very informative...

Brilliant facility, with a number of exhibuition halls - one for a wet day, certainly. We parked out near the aviation hall and spent ages in there - the Bomber Command display is very informative... more »
By Martin B

The history and real life living experience is amazing. Bringing the past back to life, is so important that we undserstand how things used to be and the great creative inventions that have helped.... more

The history and real life living experience is amazing. Bringing the past back to life, is so important that we undserstand how things used to be and the great creative inventions that have helped.... more »
By N6608NFdaveh

Different museum with two aspects and more!! The children loved it. Interesting travel museum for me. Also a cafe for refreshments. Train and tram ride for children. Worth a trip if in Auckland.

Different museum with two aspects and more!! The children loved it. Interesting travel museum for me. Also a cafe for refreshments. Train and tram ride for children. Worth a trip if in Auckland. more »

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By B Sila

Always enjoy visiting, but tonight was extra special. Our 1st Christmas lights event here, loved it. Well done to the staff and security, yous did well. We also got reserved disability parking (which I didn't realize existed) by email (for autistic children), many thanks. So pretty and well setup, welcoming and friendly staff. Activities, Carols, food, drinks and of course the lights. Only bummer was the people with no tickets clogging up the cue, delaying those that had tickets. Besides that was awesome, thanks heaps.

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By Tania Richardson

Pleasant staff. The space is nice and it's great to see old working machines. The tram ride is great. The hands on activities kept the children engaged. The planes were impressive. And much thanks to the forger for making us a leaf ornament. Amazing work!

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By Mark Shimei

This is an awesome museum and you can't miss it. The people there are very informative and skilled, I had the chance to talk with one of the people who restored several of the trolleys. They are quite a talented group. The $19 ticket covers both the air museum and the transportation museum. Probably the best deal in Auckland for things to do.

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By James Y

We went to MOTAT by chance but it turns out to be a wonderful place. There are lots of stuff in difference exhibition rooms which shows the development of transportation and technology in the last few hundreds years. It's quite educational and interesting for both adults and kids. i did find some of my childhood memory there:) The tram (which my boy likes very much) commutes between the MOTAT and aviation hall and you can find the time table at station.

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By Roger.machiko Burgess

Great for a family day out. Had lots of fun looking at the "old" technology we used to use ! Nice cafe and friendly staff. If the gift shop was better stocked I would have bought something but oh well. Had a great few hours here. Loved the Trams!

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