MOTAT has over 300,000 items in its collection. The Museum is organised into sections that work on various areas of the collection. Each section has a manager who works with the many dedicated volunteers in that section, and liaises with MOTAT staff to ensure the continuing development of the museum.

We're looking forward to an exciting future as MOTAT continues to develop into a place where both domestic and international visitors can explore New Zealand's innovative past through visually stimulating, interactive exhibitions.

For research purposes, MOTAT also has the Walsh Memorial Library. This is a reference library that is open to the public. Charges apply. It has a large range of books relating to transport, technology and social history. It also has a variety of historic and technical information detailing various components of New Zealand history. The library is open from 10.30am to 4:30pm weekdays. Please make an appointment with the library staff. For more information on the library click here.

There is always something new at MOTAT!

Check out our website at www.motat.org.nz to find out what's new, what's happening and what's going at MOTAT