Gardens are good for you. While the environmental benefits of plants and green spaces are widely recognised, did you know that they help us as well? From reducing stress, to improving memory retention, research is...
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Quiz: What MOTAT Collection Item Are You?
Ever wondered what MOTAT collection item you are most like? Take our quick and fun interactive quiz to find out!
Treasure Hunt Game: Adventure at Home
Play MOTAT Treasure Hunt on itch.io Gear up and get ready to find all the missing pages that have been scattered across MOTAT, can you find them all? CONTROLS: First click the window to interactUse the arrow keys on the...
Take a Space Tour
We often refer to our expanding universe with one simple word: space. Do you know what space looks like? Like a perfect vacuum, space has extremely low pressure. In space, you can find bits of gas, dust and other matter...
I Saw the Sign
Where did it all start? On December 10, 1868, the world’s first traffic light was born and installed at Parliament Square in London. The system was composed of two mobile signs attached to pivoting arms that were...
Become an expert in Te whakahaumako ā-wakarere topdressing!
What is Te whakahaumako ā-wakarere topdressing? Te whakahaumako ā-wakarere Aerial topdressing is the use of planes to He pāmu farm He whenua the land by flying low and dropping seeds and fertiliser across the...
What does the future of farming look like?
About 10,000 years ago, humans began to farm. This was a very important moment in our history, as it meant we could grow many different fruits and vegetables, and look after animals for things like milk, eggs, and meat...
Get Your Puzzle Fix: Ford V8 Fire Engine 🚒
Nicknamed ‘The Rattler’, the Ford V8 was the first type of engine bought by the Auckland Metropolitan Fire Board. It was ordered to replace hose tenders and dated engines at the time. This vehicle served for many years...
Questions to ask at MOTAT in te reo Māori
When visiting MOTAT, you’re more than likely going to ask some questions like: Where is the tram? Where are the cars? But do you know how to ask these in te reo Māori? Check out some quick swaps you can make when asking...
Five Matariki Facts for Tamariki
This year, Aotearoa has its first public holiday for te ao Māori celebration, Matariki! Here are five facts about the celebration and the stars 🌟 Matariki is a cluster, not a constellation. It has around 500 stars in...
MOTAT’s Mystery Objects Quiz!
Can you figure out what these old objects would have been used for? Put your detective hat on and grab your magnifying glass! Click the objects below to find out more about what they were used for. No peeking...
Utilize Your Creativity
Meet Courtney Naismith and Matthew O’Hagan from Utilize Studios. Courtney and Matthew are part of a growing movement in Aotearoa which looks to creatively use, re-use, and recycle our rubbish. Their experiments with 3D...
Painting with Bubbles
This month, every February Friday is Bubble Friday! Yep, any Friday this month, “pop in” and experience the magic of bubbles in the MOTAT Village. Click here to learn more! Try this fun technique to make some new...
