Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
MOTAT opened in 1964 and is the largest museum of transport, technology and social history in New Zealand, housing a number of outstanding collections. Encompassing 40 acres, on two sites, it presents a fascinating and informative record of many of the technological developments that have helped shape New Zealand. Major collections include Road Transport, Early Auckland, Primary Industries, Medical and Dental and Pioneers of Aviation. MOTAT is also proud to have a working Tram Section, and a large aviation collection including a Lancaster bomber and a Solent flying boat.
The museum is built on the site that once pumped water drawn from Western Springs Lake to early Auckland homes and businesses. The Pumphouse, with its magnificent Beam Engine, is now a focal point it is one of only three working Beam Engines in the world.
The Pumphouse is one of two original buildings on the site, the other being the Engineer's Cottage in the Victorian Village.
The museum is built on the site that once pumped water drawn from Western Springs Lake to early Auckland homes and businesses. The Pumphouse, with its magnificent Beam Engine, is now a focal point it is one of only three working Beam Engines in the world.
The Pumphouse is one of two original buildings on the site, the other being the Engineer's Cottage in the Victorian Village.
Collection Type
Historic Site, History, Military, Open Air, Science, Technology, Transport
Contact Details
 | P O Box 44-114, Point Chevalier, Auckland |
 | 64-9 8155 800 or 0800 MOTATNZ (0800 668 2869) |
 | 64-9-846 4242 |
 | www.motat.org.nz |
 | enquiries@motat.org.nz |
Visitor Information
 | 805 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1246, New Zealand |
 | Daily 10am-5pm Closed Christmas Day |
 | Adults $14 Children (under 16) $8 Students (with Student ID) $8 Senior Citizens $7 Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) $35 Children under 5 years are free |
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