Media Release
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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