Family

Events for the whole family
LIVE Day: Communications
LIVE Day: Communications

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

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

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LIVE Day: Flying
LIVE Day: Flying

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

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

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LIVE Day: Weather Science
LIVE Day: Weather Science

It's sunshine and rainbows at MOTAT again this June, with LIVE DAY: Weather Science!

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

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LIVE DAY: Photography
LIVE DAY: Photography

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

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

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LIVE Day: Steam
LIVE Day: Steam

Full steam ahead this May!

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

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LIVE Day: Farming
LIVE Day: Farming

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

Sunday 19 April 2026 | 10am - 4pm

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April Holiday Experience
April Holiday Experience

Discover how numbers tell stories as we turn data science and statistics into hands-on holiday fun for the whole whānau.

3 Apr - 19 Apr 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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LIVE Day: Rail
LIVE Day: Rail

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

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LIVE Day: Trams
LIVE Day: Trams

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

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

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STEM Fair 2026
STEM Fair 2026

Discover the fascinating world of science, tech engineering and maths at the 2026 STEM Fair!

28 - 29 March | 10am - 4pm

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Pasifika Vibes 2026
Pasifika Vibes 2026

Extend your Pasifika 2026 experience and join us to celebrate Pacific culture with interactive games, workshops, performances, and more!

9am - 6pm Saturday 14 March | 12pm - 6pm Sunday 15 March

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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with MOTAT.

13 September - 21 September︳10am - 4pm

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Summer Holiday Experience
Summer Holiday Experience

Soak up summer with our latest holiday experience, Supercharge it!

21 Dec 2024 - 2 Feb 2025 / 10am - 4pm

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Solar Tsunamis - Parawhenua Kōmaru
Solar Tsunamis - Parawhenua Kōmaru

Learn about solar flares, geomagnetic storms, sunspots and more!

16 June - 31 July / 10am - 4pm

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World Choir Games 2024
World Choir Games 2024

11 July - 19 July

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