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Kiwi Culture, Planes and Trams Galore at MOTAT!

MOTAT has a fantastic line up of experiences, exhibitions and activities planned for the summer season, including the much anticipated opening of the museum’s fabulous Aviation Display Hall. 

All of MOTAT’s activities appeal to both young and old, to both locals and out-of-town visitors.  We look forward to seeing you, you family and your friends at MOTAT in the coming months!

Just a few of MOTAT’s highlights...

Playing with Light Exhibition
21 November to 6 February 2012

MOTAT Nights Christmas Lights
2-3 Dec, 9-11 Dec, 16-18 Dec in the evenings
Gold coin donation.

Christmas at MOTAT:
Buy a children's gift for charity at the MOTAT shop and receive free entry to MOTAT: 1-24 December
3rd Sunday: 18 December, 15 January from11am – 4.30pm
There are some great things to see and do at MOTAT on the third Sunday of every month, including:
• Blacksmith (we have a new blacksmith who is in every Sunday!)
• Children's bookbinding workshops
• Double decker 'Big Ben' tram (weather permitting) and Auckland heritage tram rides
• 'I Am The Last Tram' exhibition guided tours
• Lollymaking demonstrations
• Military vehicle experiences
• Printing press workshop demonstrations
• Radio controlled tanks
• Rail, Road Transport and Tram workshops open
• Steam train rides
• Tea etiquette lessons
• Tea tours around the museum
• Walsh Memorial Library

January School Holiday Experience
2-30 January 2012

MOTAT Aviation Display Hall
Daily from 9 September, 10am-5pm
One of the most impressive exhibits of aircraft in Australasia, MOTAT displays aircraft which have taken New Zealanders over land, ocean and into battle.  The aircraft are displayed in MOTAT’s brand new aviation display hall.  Impressive in itself, the 50m x 55m custom designed building is constructed of wooden columns and beams, and is the largest clear span wooden structure in New Zealand.

‘I Am The Last Tram’ Exhibition
Daily, 10am-5pm
Take a stroll down 1950s Queen Street, and transport yourself back to the decade that changed Auckland and New Zealand forever…  MOTAT’s ‘I Am The Last Tram’ exhibition is a 1950s love story in which Aucklanders express their undying affection for the Queen, embrace the motorcar, are seduced by the suburban dream and farewell the faithful tram system.  Experience the changes to traditional society, youth culture, global and political milestones, the tragedies that gripped a nation, and the technological and transportation advances that shaped New Zealand into the country we know and love today.

All experiences, exhibitions and activities come as part of your MOTAT entry fee.
Prices are $14 adults, $8 children under 16 and students, $7 seniors, under 5s FREE, $35 family pass, $65 annual family pass.
Visit www.motat.org.nz or phone 0800 MOTATNZ (0800 668 286).