Exhibitions

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.

Permanent Exhibition

MOTAT Aviation Hall

Visit the newly refurbished Aviation Hall at Motions Road and discover the exciting stories of aviation in Aotearoa.

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!

Permanent Exhibition

Telecommunications

This long time MOTAT favourite offer a unique hands-on experience of telecommunication equipment and technology.

Permanent Exhibition

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.

Permanent Exhibition

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.

Permanent Exhibition

Jean Batten Portrait

The Walsh Memorial Library is excited to announce the acquisition of a new portrait on display, featuring the record-breaking aviator, Jean Batten.

Now Open | Monday - Friday | 10am-4pm

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.

Permanent Exhibition

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.

Permanent Exhibition

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.

Permanent Exhibition

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.

Permanent Exhibition