January School Holiday Experience

This January MOTAT’s School Holiday Experience ‘Energize’ invites kids to explore the science of energy. This action-packed programme is aligned with new summer exhibition ‘Machine Makers,’ an immersive installation exploring concepts of engineering and physics.   

Featuring a variety of thrilling and engaging activations located around the Museum, this experience is sure to keep the kids thinking, active, and entertained over the holiday period.  

Kids will learn about different forms of energy and how it’s transferred, answer a few curly questions from the MOTAT hosts to earn collectable ‘Connect It’ playing cards, race their mates around a giant track, and more!

Activities

Connect-It!

Experience Connect-It!, the fast-building card game of Invention, Innovation and crazy-contraptions. Collect your starter set and step into the role of an inventor, as you challenge your friends and out-build your rivals. Do you have what it takes to build the most innovative machine? Find out in this MOTAT exclusive game!  

Land Zorbs
Race, roll, and bounce around the track using your energy to propel the Land Zorb as fast as you can to win!

Suitable for ages 5 years and above.

Waitakere Station Jigger
This one requires a bit of muscle! Power the Jigger down the Waitakere Station rail track. How fast can you go?  

Ramp it Up!
Take aim and send your toy car down each ramp toward a target!

Imagination Playground
Get creative with giant foam building blocks, designing and piecing together crazy structures.

Be sure to check out the new summer exhibition ‘Machine Makers’ in building 6! 

JANUARY 3 - 27 | 10AM - 5PM | NORMAL MOTAT ADMISSION FEES APPLY | RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 5 -12