Exhibitions in Auckland

Revved up, fully charged, and challenging the status quo! MOTAT’s latest exhibition, Accelerate: Driving New Zealand, delves into the past, present and future of New Zealand’s relationship with vehicles.

The Hall of Memories hosts two display cases, each showcasing an overarching theme of faith and the soldier.

After being on loan to other institutions for over 2 years, the Te Pahi medal returns to Auckland Museum.

Presented to Ngāpuhi chief Te Pahi by Governor of NSW, Philip Gidley King, this medal was offered as a token of esteem for their friendship and the sharing of knowledge.

This display explores some of the history surrounding the Treaty of Waitangi, and Treaty settlement process here in Auckland.

Treaty of Waitangi exhibit.

The Treaty was signed in 1840 by representatives of the British Crown and more than 500 Māori rangatira (chiefs).

A collective of Pacific and Māori fashion designers, artists, and performers, the Pacific Sisters electrified 1990s Auckland, bringing the ground-breaking style of an urban, New Zealand–born Pacific generation to the mainstream.

Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens is a unique 2km sculpture trail set in a tranquil, rural garden oasis, and is a fun, inspiring contemporary art and garden experience for all ages, with over 40 sculptures on display at all times.

Layover, the latest exhibition in a continuing series, considers Indigeneity as being-in-motion.

Exhibition extended until 28 April 2019.

MOTAT is celebrating our valued education professionals by offering free general admission to teachers throughout April 2019.

Over 58 years Johnny Green - aka 'The Egg Cup Man' - has amassed an egg-ceptional collection of more than 9000 egg cups!