The Walsh Memorial Library is as old as MOTAT itself. The Library was first set up in 1964 with support from the Walsh Memorial Trust and the Royal Aeronautical Society and is named after the Walsh Brothers.
The collections in the Library reflect the collections of the museum with an emphasis on published and unpublished sources that that promote the understanding and enjoyment of transport and technology history.
The library collects materials that help us understand where objects in the museum might fit into the wider context of social history in Auckland and New Zealand. The library also has a wide range of material about older technologies, which helps conserve technical knowledge.
The Library is located on the Lower Ground Floor of Building 1 (Pioneers of Aviation) and is open to the public, weekdays, from 10:30am till 4:30pm.
The Library is open Monday to Friday during the School Holidays but is closed on public holidays.
Visitors are welcome to come in a browse but books are not available for loan. Research needs can be best met by phoning or emailing in advance of a visit. Some copying charges may apply.
For further information please contact the Library staff:
| Library & Research Coordinator | Library Assistant | |
| Phone: 09 815 5810 | Phone: 09 815 5811 |
Postal: PO Box 44-114, Pt Chevalier, Auckland 1022
Email: library@motat.org.nz
