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West And East Auckland Residents Enjoy Motat Free in May

Auckland East and West residents can look forward to fun and interactive experiences for free at MOTAT during May.

As MOTAT’s way of saying thanks to the ratepayers of Auckland for their support throughout the year, this initiative will encourage them to explore the constantly changing exhibitions and activities that MOTAT has on offer.

From May 1-31, Auckland East and West residents will gain free entry to MOTAT by presenting vouchers that will appear in local papers and letter boxes throughout the month, vouchers available at local libraries, or by displaying their rates bill or proof of address on entry. A list of eligible suburbs can be found on the MOTAT website, www.motat.org.nz.

May is a great time to visit MOTAT with plenty of activity and exciting exhibitions on the go. Every Sunday visitors can see MOTAT’s resident blacksmith at work or take home a souvenir printed onsite in the MOTAT printing press workshop. And additional activities occurring on Sunday 20th May include military vehicle rides, a children’s bookbinding workshop and even a lollymaker!

Dates
1-31 May 2012.

Location
MOTAT, Great North Road and Meola Rd, Western Springs, Auckland.

Costs
Free entry for Auckland West and East residents on presentation of a voucher/advert, a rates bill or proof of address. See www.motat.org.nz for terms and eligible suburbs.


A NEW MOTHER’S DAY AT MOTAT

Treat mum to a fabulous family day out at MOTAT this Mother’s Day.

From rides on one of MOTAT’s beautiful trams to the very special ‘I am the Last Tram’ exhibition that shows a snapshot of 1950’s Auckland in a time of post war transformation, Mum is bound to have a blast at MOTAT.

And if she doesn’t mind a spot of tea, Mum will love the ‘A Teaspoon per Cup and One for the Pot’, exhibition that takes you through New Zealand’s long and fascinating history of drinking tea. Fancy a cuppa?
And after all the excitement, the whole family can enjoy a well deserved rest at Araroa Tearooms and recap on their MOTAT experiences over lunch or afternoon tea.

Location
MOTAT - Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland.

Costs
MOTAT entry fees
$14 adults
$8 students/children 5-16
$7 seniors
$free children under 5
$35 family pass (2 adults, 4 children)
$65 MOTAT Mates annual family pass


RELIVING THE GOLDEN DAYS

MOTAT is giving Auckland region seniors over 65 the opportunity to turn back the clock and reminisce the good old days for free.

From 01 April – 30 June 2012, residents with a Super Gold Card living in the Auckland region can enjoy all MOTAT has to offer at no cost.

There are a myriad of fascinating exhibitions to explore at MOTAT including the new, multi-award winning Aviation Display Hall, the 1950s themed ‘I Am The Last Tram’ and an exhibition re-telling the history of tea drinking ‘A Teaspoon per Cup and One for the Pot’ based in the Victorian Village.
Visit the Blacksmith, Printing Press workshop or Telecomms workshop on Sundays and chat with the many volunteers restoring MOTAT’s historic collection items onsite. Take a tour around the Pumphouse on weekdays or see the working Beam Engine in action on Thursdays.

Dates
Promotion available every day between April 01 – 30 June 2012.

Location
MOTAT, Great North Road and Meola Rd, Western Springs, Auckland. Please contact MOTAT on 09 815 5800 if you require disability parking.

Costs
Free entry for Auckland residents on presentation of their Super Gold Card. Tram rides are free with museum entry.
Guided tours and hosted talks are available for groups on request. Bookings can be made by contacting (09) 815 5808 or emailing bookings@motat.org.nz.

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BEYOND THE LENS

Come and experience the history of the captured image at MOTAT’s breathtaking ‘Shutter’ exhibition.

Showcasing some of history’s most iconic antique cameras, MOTAT has over 100 for you to enjoy including 19th Century commercial cameras, No.1 Pocket Kodaks, cameras designed for aerial photography and popular Box Brownie models.

So come along to MOTAT and get caught up in the history of photography with the ‘Shutter’ exhibition.

Location
MOTAT - Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland.

Costs
You can enjoy the ‘Shutter’ exhibition free with normal admission costs to MOTAT.

MOTAT entry fees
$14 adults
$8 students/children 5-16
$7 seniors
$free children under 5
$35 family pass (2 adults, 4 children)
$65 MOTAT Mates annual family pass

DUCHESNE MARKHAM
Pronounced 'Du-Shane'
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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