Public Hours
10am - 5pm

Open 7 Days except Christmas Day
Last entry into the Museum is at 4.30pm

The main MOTAT entrance is on Great North Road. Click here for more details about public parking at MOTAT.

We recommend at least two hours of time to get around MOTAT. However, MOTAT is a huge place and has heaps to offer, so come as early as you can to get a great experience!

Office hours

8.30am to 5pm

Monday to Friday
Entry outside of opening hours (10am - 5pm) is by appointment and through the side service gate on Stadium Road.

Phone:   +64 9 815 5800   

Fax:   +64 9 846 4242 

• Watch for uneven ground such as tram tracks.

• Beware of moving vehicles on MOTAT grounds.

• Parents and caregivers please watch your children at all times.

• Shoes must be worn at all times on MOTAT grounds.

• Do not cross barrier cables where present.

• No food or drink is permitted around artefacts or exhibitions.

• Smoking is not permitted on MOTAT grounds

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY INTO MOTAT

1. MOTAT reserves the right to change price, activities, displays and times without notice.

Entry into MOTAT is subject to the following conditions and may be revoked by MOTAT for breach of specified conditions:

2. Patrons of MOTAT are forbidden from taking any of the following articles into MOTAT:
(a) Any article which is likely to injure or disturb other persons, including chemical substances which give off noxious fumes or smoke, alcoholic beverages (if no written permit is held from MOTAT Management), illegal drugs, weapons, loud hailers.
(b) Goods intended for sale (if no written permit is held from MOTAT Management)
(c) Any article which may hamper or impede MOTAT patrons, staff, or exhibitions and displays.

3. MOTAT Patrons will be required to leave MOTAT if they:-
(a) Engage in conduct which unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of MOTAT by other patrons.
(b) Hamper or impede the conduct of MOTAT activities.
(c) Breach any of the by-laws or orders applicable to MOTAT.

4. No dogs are permitted on MOTAT grounds (except guide dogs).

5. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times in accordance with section 10B of the Summary Offences Act 1981.

6. Photography and video is permitted for personal use only (commercial use must be negotiated prior to shooting and with written permission from MOTAT).

7. Patrons of MOTAT are expected to obey all MOTAT rules and regulations where present.

8. When visiting MOTAT; should you require first aid please notify a MOTAT staff member at either of the MOTAT shops, or any MOTAT staff member should movement be impractical.

9. When visiting MOTAT; In case of emergency evacuation, please follow all instructions from MOTAT emergency staff.

10. Smoking is not permitted on MOTAT grounds.

Environmental Commitment

Here at MOTAT, we work hard to support this beautiful area of Western Springs, and the wider Auckland environment, by undertaking a number of actions.  Many of these you will not see, but some you may notice.

Some actions that you may not see include:

• ·        Sending our shredded paper to Auckland Zoo for animal bedding.

• ·        Recycling privet for Auckland Zoo giraffes to graze.

• ·        Using organic cleaning products.

• ·        Buying local products where possible to support local suppliers and reduce carbon emissions.

• ·        Raising money for, and donating used equipment to, local charities.

• ·        Supporting local community task force clean up initiatives.

• ·        Using trigger guns for watering gardens to reduce water use.

• ·        Using energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.

• ·        Having sensors on lighting in exhibition spaces.

• ·        Collecting and re-using rainwater from rooftops.

• ·        Having dual-flush toilets and waterless urinals.

• ·        Using sensor tap systems in our toilets.

MOTAT also:

• ·        Gives you the opportunity to recycle your rubbish using the recycling stations onsite.

• ·        Offers a sustainability education programme for schools.

We hope you leave MOTAT knowing your support helps us maintain and enhance our environment.

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For more information, including current events and exhibitions, call the MOTAT Infoline 0800 MOTATNZ (0800 668286)!
MOTAT, Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand.   Tel: +64 9 815 5800   Fax: +64 9846 4242