Enjoy experiments, activities, stories, puzzles, games, videos — all the good stuff! Everything you need to inspire the innovators of tomorrow.
View moreSee a centuries-old technology come alive every Sunday at MOTAT’s Print Shop. Learn the history of our amazing print collection and take home a hand-printed souvenir of your visit.
Open Sundays only
View moreThe highlight of any visit to MOTAT is a ride on a vintage tram through Western Springs Park. MOTAT's fleet of carefully restored heritage trams run regularly during opening hours.
10AM - 4PM DAILY
View moreLittle ones will love the adventure and active play at MOTOTS, a special place for our youngest MOTAT visitors.
Permanent space
View moreTake a ride through the Wynyard Quarter on the Auckland Dockline Tram. Proudly operated by MOTAT in partnership with Panuku Development Auckland.
View moreTravel back in time along MOTAT's very own railway and see, hear and smell the history of New Zealand trains.
Every LIVE Day (3rd Sunday of the month)
View moreThe sound of drills, the flash of sparks and the smell of diesel signal specialist staff and volunteers are on the job. The workshops carry out restoration projects and maintain MOTAT's operating collection.
Open on LIVE Days (Every third Sunday of the Month)
View moreExperience the thrill of seeing the blacksmith at work in MOTAT's Historic Village.
Operating most Live Days
View more