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Exhibitions and Displays at MOTAT Entry to all of MOTAT's Exhibitions comes as part of your MOTAT admission fee. Please note: The Vehicle Gallery at MOTAT’s Great North Road site is currently closed to the public. A new exhibition will be opening in the Vehicle Gallery in 2010. You can still view a number of MOTAT’s vintage vehicles in different areas of the Museum.
Sports Alive! The Science Behind Sport
Until 1 Feb 2010 MOTAT challenges you to the ultimate sports game this summer
Compete against family and friends, or against yourself, in MOTAT’s new hands-on, minds-on exhibition!
Entry to Sports Alive! comes as part of your
MOTAT entry fee.
While You Were Away Exhibition
MOTAT is proud to present a brand new exhibition to its visitors! ‘While You Were Away’ explores life in New Zealand when the world was at war.
The exhibition examines the impact the two World Wars had on New Zealand through the eyes of those who were left to protect the nation’s shores. You will be able to discover the ways New Zealanders communicated with loved ones overseas, and what they did from home to assist with winning the wars. You can also explore the impact of the US soldiers (or ‘Yanks’) when they arrived in New Zealand during wartime.
This exhibition is housed in the old electrical display area opposite the Vehicle Gallery at MOTAT’s Great North Road site.
90° South – Sir Edmund Hillary and the NZ Antarctic Expedition 1956 - 8
MOTAT is proud to present its latest exhibition ‘90° South – Sir Edmund Hillary and the NZ Antarctic Expedition 1956 - 8’, which tells the story of the extraordinary Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Ed.
The exhibition explores two main themes – ‘Hellbent for the Pole’, the story of Sir Ed’s determination and his capacity for planning; and ‘Quintessential Kiwi’, Sir Ed’s place in New Zealand as a national hero. The exhibition also features one of MOTAT’s most treasured artefacts – Sir Ed’s modified Ferguson tractor, one of only three used by Sir Ed and his team to cross the South Pole on this expedition.
‘90° South’ appropriately opened on Monday 20 July – Sir Edmund Hillary’s birthday.
There are no extra charges for visitors to enjoy ‘90° South’ at MOTAT.
Signposts to Godzone - on now
Some things just naturally fall into the category of being ‘Kiwi’. Whether its rugby, hokey pokey ice cream, the Silver Ferns or Mount Taranaki, these pieces of Kiwiana symbolise our nation’s heritage and help us to identify our place in the world. They serve as signposts to our history, allowing us to remember the Kiwis that have helped create the nation that we live in today.
This exhibition celebrates the memories of our past that hold a special place in our hearts; memories that conjure up items, events and celebrations that represent the Kiwi identity. Though our country may be small in size, our voices have been loud, our achievements great and our people inspiring. We consider ourselves to be hard working, innovative and adventurous, yet at the same time laid-back and pragmatic.
Display on now! Village Gallery, Great North Road site
The essence of Kiwi living is elegantly captured in the MOTAT Village Gallery. Take some time to relax and reminisce over the simple beauty of 20th Century New Zealand. Celebrate the Humble Kiwi Bach with MOTAT.
Voyager1 - 4D experience
Shaped like a space ship, the Voyager 1 is a New Zealand made 4D simulator that will take you on a thrilling virtual reality adventure – all featured on a gigantic 9 x 4 metre theatre screen.
Both of Voyager 1’s popular motion movies are now showing at MOTAT! ‘Journey to Eden’ takes you on a thrilling adventure ride over New Zealand’s breath taking Southern Alps, while ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’ is an animated roller coaster ride into the depths of the earth as we’ve never seen it before!
A ride on Voyager 1 comes as part of your MOTAT admission
fee.
Due to maintenance, Voyager 1 sessions begin at 12.30pm until 24
December.
Actual screen images of 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth'
Alien
Safari will take you on a ride to a fantastic planet where
strange creatures roam the surface and inhabit its watery
depths. Our highly trained safari guides will get you up
close and personal with these amazing alien creatures as you
travel through tunnels, ice caves, worm holes and much
more.
Alien
Safari is a 5 minute HD - CGI adventure film created in
digital 3D and is suitable for all age groups.
Specifications: 2D visuals + automated motion + special
effects/water spray.
Voyager1 is
a 4D simulator capsule created right here in New Zealand!
Alien
Safari will be shown in Voyager1 alongside the current
films, ‘Journey to Eden’ and ‘Journey to the Centre of the
Earth’. Remember – there is no extra charge to enjoy
MOTAT’s Voyager1 experience!
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