Museum
MOTAT
Western Springs, Auckland
Auckland's transport and technology museum, with hands-on science, old planes and a free heritage tram between sites.
- Cost
- Paid
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
MOTAT is spread over two sites at Western Springs joined by a heritage tram. There are planes, trams, vintage vehicles and a hands-on science and technology centre aimed at kids. Mostly under cover, so it works well when the weather turns.
Good to know
- Open 10am to 4pm daily except Christmas Day, last entry 3:30pm
- The tram between the two sites is free
- Check the prices page for current admission
- Best time
- Any wet day; arrive at opening
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed roads, on-site parking
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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