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!
If you become a MOTAT Mate (annual pass holder) you can come back as many times as you like within the year, Click here to join.
Public Hours
10am - 5pm
Open 7 Days except Christmas Day.
Last entry into the Museum is at 4.30pm.
Office hours
8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Entry outside of opening hours (10am - 5pm) is by appointment and through the Pedestrian gate on Stadium Road.
Phone: +64 9 815 5800
Fax: +64 9 846 4242
Tram hours of operation
7 days a week
MOTAT Great North Road
- First departure: 10:00am
- Last departure: 4:30pm
MOTAT Meola Road
- First departure: 10:15am
- Last departure: 4:45pm .
Walsh Memorial Library hours
10.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Please note the Walsh Memmorial Library is closed on public holidays.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY INTO MOTAT
Entry into MOTAT is subject to the following conditions and may be revoked by MOTAT for breach of specified conditions:
1. MOTAT reserves the right to change price, activities, displays and times without notice.
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. 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. In case of an emergency evacuation, please follow all instructions from MOTAT emergency staff.
10. Smoking is not permitted on MOTAT grounds.
