Children’s Day at MOTAT 2015

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Children’s Day at MOTAT 2015

MOTAT is celebrating Children’s Day on Sunday 1 March with free entry for all children under 17. There will be an exciting array of activities for the whole family to enjoy including a petting zoo, horse and carriage rides, old-fashioned lolly-making demonstrations and amazing face painting.

The theme for national Children’s Day is: ‘Treasure our Children’ and it’s a special day for families to focus on the small people in their lives and spend quality time with them. MOTAT CEO, Michael Frawley says: “MOTAT is a place which is close to the hearts of Auckland families and it has been for many years. As a museum which highlights Kiwi ingenuity and New Zealand’s transport and technology heritage in a fun and interactive way, it’s our vision to nurture children to become the innovators of tomorrow. I can’t think of a better place for whanau to celebrate Children’s Day”

Visitors to MOTAT for Children’s Day will have the opportunity to see a historic printing press in action as well the Blacksmith hammering away in the Historic Village Forge. As an extra treat, the MOTAT ‘Treasure Trolley’ will be wheeled out to give children the opportunity to interact with the fascinating objects it carries. Along with access to all the regular MOTAT exhibitions and experiences such as rides on the ‘Little Flick’ mini fire engine and the ever-popular trams, these activities make for a truly be a memorable day out.

Location: MOTAT – 805 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland.
Times: 10am to 4pm

Costs:
Children under 17 – FREE
Adults - $16
Student with ID - $8
Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) - $40
SuperGold Card Holders - Free

For more information about MOTAT, please visit the website: www.motat.org.nz .

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