To all the amazing Mums, thank you!
The month of May is a busy one at MOTAT! There's our 1950's Mother's Day special event to look forward to as well as an exciting programme of tech experiences taking place in The Idea Collective for the first ever Techweek AKL. Not to mention the return of the popular 'Science in a Van' duo!
We are also introducing Weekends of Imagination, a series of brand new activities specifically created to engage young minds!
Read on to find out more..
Mother's Day Special: Mum is the Word
Sunday, 8 May
Sunday, 8 May
Celebrate the special women in your life this Mother's day as MOTAT takes you back in time to the rockin' 1950s. Think roller skates, milkshakes and rock 'n' roll as we set the mood around the Museum with vintage car displays, fashion shows and more!
There is plenty to see and do - from being pampered in the pop-up beauty salon to enjoying live performances, browsing through vintage market stalls and being serenaded by the sounds of the House of Bamboo.
This is one nostalgic event you definitely won't want to miss!
SUPER SCIENCE SHOW
7, 8 & 15 May
7, 8 & 15 May
The popular 'Science in a Van' duo is coming back to MOTAT to perform their interactive family shows aimed at engaging children with science and teaching them about this fascinating subject in a fun and memorable way.
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY - 50% OFF GENERAL ADMISSION
Wednesday, 18 May
Wednesday, 18 May
To celebrate the International Museum Day, we are offering 50% off entry on all general admission tickets (excluding group admissions). Enjoy all of MOTAT at half the price! Terms and conditions apply.
TECHWEEK AKL AT MOTAT
16 - 22 May
16 - 22 May
Get ready to be inspired as The Idea Collective kicks off the inaugural Techweek AKL from 16 - 22 May.There will be demonstrations of cutting-edge gaming machines, virtual and augmented reality and advancements in haptic technology.
Why not come along and test your skills on a wide range of indie computer games courtesy of AUT Pigsty, Pop-Up Arcade and The New Zealand Gaming Developers Association? Or you could learn how to make your own computer game, be introduced to the world of robotics and the wonder of 3D printing.
There's even a workshop teaching you how to build a computer from scratch! Visit our page to find out about all the exciting things happening throughout the week!
NZAPSE PRIMARY SCIENCE WEEK
16 - 20 May
16 - 20 May
MOTAT is offering three exciting activities to support the nationwide events focused on this year's topic -Soil.
Become a soil scientist and discover the best conditions for growing kumara; learn how to make your own recycle paper and make a victorian rag rug sampler to take home with you.
Activities will be suitable for ages 4 and up (adult supervision required) and participation is free for MOTAT visitors.
WEEKENDS OF IMAGINATION: THE MOTAT ART GALLERY - MURAL EXPERIENCE
Every Saturday and Sunday of June
Every Saturday and Sunday of June
Scribble, smear or splatter - it's all about creating with paint for our unique new art gallery. Illustrate your favourite museum artefact, colour in a ready made design or generate a personal MOTAT wish list. Your fabulous designs will go on display for everyone to see so let your imagination run wild and start flexing those creative muscles!
WEEKENDS OF IMAGINATION: STRAWBEES
Every Saturday and Sunday of July
Every Saturday and Sunday of July
Be inspired, be imaginative, be inventive! Create with Strawbees! Experience real-life engineering with this popular 'Maker Movement' system which encourages trial and error based learning while still being loads of fun. Build your own or follow our host's instructions on how to construct a catapult, a bridge or even an umbrella. The possibilities are endless!
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