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Something Wicked This Way Comes To MOTAT This Halloween

Something Wicked This Way Comes To MOTAT This Halloween

As dusk falls on Sunday 27 October, MOTAT’s gates creak open to welcome in those who dare to enter!

Creepy characters will return from the past to the historical grounds of Auckland’s iconic transport and technology museum, to celebrate the most spine-tingling day of the year – Halloween.

MOTAT’s Olde Hallows Eve, held over the Labour long weekend, is the only Halloween event of its kind in New Zealand and it is sure to be the pre-eminent event of the long weekend.

Take a step back in time with a trip to the Victorian Village to see the terrifying Miss Havisham in the Chapel, or to check out the living doll in Willow Cottage. The brave at heart and mad of mind, may come and crash the Madhatter’s tea party on the Village lawn or jump aboard the K900 ghost train and head screeching and wailing down the tracks, into the misty unknown.

The Victorian Death Photography Studio will snap and frame you and the Band Rotunda will host a darkly beautiful Black Fairy Grotto, with face painting.

At Cropper Lawn take a wander through the Gypsy Campsite, but be sure to watch your ears for the Fortune Teller may speak of tales you don’t wish to hear.

In the 1920s Regent Street, beware of Fagin and his gang of pick pockets with their swift criminal fingers. For those in a morbid mood, visit the Undertaker at the Victorian Funeral Parlour for a sneak peak of life after death.

Those who dare can wander through the echoing Discovery Dome, where terrifyingly sinister clowns will test your Coulrophobia.

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Families can head to the Creepy Children’s Courtyard or explore the Mirror Maze of illusions before heading to the carnival with a bright and lively costume parade and performances, playing at the Pumphouse Courtyard on the hour from 8pm.

It’s not all creep and grime, bring along your Jack O Lantern to go on display in the pumpkin patch and the best dressed Halloweeners will be in to win some great prizes.

Join us if you dare, and dress to impress, for mighty thrills and an array of sinister surprises, at MOTAT’s Victorian Olde Hallows Eve event on 27 October.

‘Olde Hallows Eve’ pre-sale tickets are now available for purchase from www.iticket.co.nz

Special thanks go to First Scene, Edwards Audio Visual, Phineas Phrog Productions and Rainbow Rascals for helping to make this event possible.

Dates
Olde Hallows Eve, 7pm – midnight on Sunday 27 October

Location
MOTAT, Great North Road, Western Springs

Olde Hallows Eve Pricing
$20* per person
$60* Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children)
Under 5s are FREE

Pre-purchase your tickets online at www.iticket.co.nz or phone 09 361 1000,
*Online booking fee applies

Ticket Terms and Conditions
Event will take place rain or shine. Tickets may be transferred but are not refundable. Tickets may not be resold or offered for resale at a premium. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Normal MOTAT entry conditions apply. Visit the website for full terms and conditions of Museum entry. MOTAT Mates with separately ticketed events included in their membership or who are purchasing tickets at a discounted rate will be required to show their MOTAT Mates membership card on entry.

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