Exhibitions in Auckland

Last chance to see Bug Lab – Closing 26 August

Bug Lab is a blockbuster science exhibition developed by New Zealand’s world-famous museum, Te Papa, with the Academy Award© winning Weta Workshop.

Against the backdrop of the Kaipara Harbour, 1km trail wind through a secluded valley displaying the beauty of iconic New Zealand landscapes with more than 40 sculptures by emerging and established New Zealand and international artists who are passionate about expressing their ideas through sculp

The Innovators is an exhibition which celebrates not only the achievements but the entire process of innovation, from conceptualisation to creation and explores the learning from setbacks overcome along the way.

Kia Atamai - Aotearoa Mamati.

Have you ever found yourself marvelling at the rapid advancements of technology and connectivity in the world around you? Then be prepared to be enthralled by this interactive exhibition, Get Smart – NZ Wired in the Digital World!

Fed by street culture, church choirs, R 'n' B clubs and hip-hop, the story of South Auckland music is an explosive mix of hustle, talent and originality.

Volume South tells this story in the South Auckland edition of our home-grown exhibition about making music in Aotearoa.

Explore our nation’s aviation history through the lens of New Zealand’s pioneering aviation photography studios with Scanning the Skies.

In the spirit of New Zealand’s proud history of innovation and ingenuity, Simply Machines introduces visitors to the key principles and concepts that are the building blocks of larger and more complex machines.

What is Weekends of Imagination?

At MOTAT we’re all about hands-on learning, that’s why every weekend we are offering interactive activities that aim to inspire your imagination! With themes that change every month, there’s always a fun and engaging learning experience on offer!

Celebrate the decade which saw New Zealand change from a colony to a dominion within the British Empire by coming along to MOTAT for Good Old Days this month.

Enjoy a kaleidoscope of colours and patterns in our upcoming butterfly exhibition.

Secret World of Butterflies features thousands of butterflies from the Shannon Collection, on display for the first time.