MOTAT

January 24, 2010 in Joaquin, Travel
Tags: Auckland, MOTAT, Museum

[Museum Of Transport And Technology]

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is a museum located close to Western Springs park and the Auckland Zoo.

[Traction Engine outside the beam engine pump house]

It host a large collection of trains, trams, traction engines, carriages, cars, electrical equipment, and other general science exhibits.

[Pioneers of Aviation Pavilion]

[Old Kodak 'compact' cameras]

Kids had a go at some of the fun stuffs in the challenge zone.

[Liberty's hand on the plasma ball]

[Earthquake Cafe]

Sit in this mock cafe and feel the whole place rumble.

[Two kids cycling against each other]

This is Joaquin’s favourite room… the model train exhibits.

[Model train exhibit]

After spending almost 2 hours in MOTAT 1, we boarded the tram towards MOTAT 2, also known as “Sir Keith Park Memorial Airfield” where all the aircraft exhibits are kept.

Topping off a fun evening, the kids were thrilled to catch a ride on a vintage steam locomotive.

[Vintage steam locomotive]

Link: http://www.motat.org.nz

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