MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology
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Very good for the kids and adults alike

Very cool place with lots to look at from a tram ride to the aircraft hanger, old technology... read more

Reviewed July 4, 2023
Crazyfornewzealand
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Palmerston North, New Zealand
Quite Enjoyable

This museum houses some nice collections of transport and technology and is the main location... read more

Reviewed June 1, 2023
2CAtravelers
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Brattleboro, Vermont
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Reviewed January 11, 2020 via mobile

The Aviation section and the second site was fantastic and the staff so helpful.
Sadly the main site has gone down hill.
It once was a great place for kids of all ages now it is very much set up for the younger.

Date of experience: January 2020
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MOTAT_Marketing_Team, Marketing Coordinator at MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology, responded to this reviewResponded March 9, 2020

Thanks for your review, K1w191. We are happy to hear you thought the Aviation section was fantastic. We are sorry you didn't enjoy the main site as much. Keep an eye out for our future events such as Pasifika Vibes, bringing you a weekend of activities, food and entertainment for all to enjoy.

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Reviewed January 10, 2020

Our whole family loved MOTAT-our kids are 15 and 17. Our guide, Dave, made it such a wonderful experience for us. He clearly loved his job, was an expert on aviation and we learnt so many interesting facts from him. We spent 2 hours just at the Aviation Museum then took a lovely ride on the tram to the rest of the museum which we also enjoyed immensely. Great coffee in the cafe too.

Date of experience: December 2019
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MOTAT_Marketing_Team, Marketing Coordinator at MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology, responded to this reviewResponded March 9, 2020

Thank you for your review! We are very happy to hear your whole family enjoyed visiting MOTAT. We will pass along your praises to Dave. We hope to see you again soon.

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Reviewed January 8, 2020

Plenty to see and do
Not as much interaction as some other Museums
Enjoyed the tram ride too
Reasonably priced

Date of experience: January 2020
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MOTAT_Marketing_Team, Marketing Coordinator at MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology, responded to this reviewResponded March 9, 2020

Hi there, xmsltd. Thank you for you review. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at MOTAT, including the tram ride.

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Reviewed December 25, 2019 via mobile

We went there with our two grandsons.
Lots to see and do to keep the attention of the boys at their peak.
Well worth a visit.

Date of experience: December 2019
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MOTAT_Marketing_Team, Marketing Coordinator at MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology, responded to this reviewResponded March 9, 2020

Thank you for your outstanding review, Adventurers049. Very happy to hear both you and your grandsons enjoyed your time at MOTAT. We have different experiences on offer every month, so we hope to see you again soon.

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Reviewed November 12, 2019 via mobile

Absolutely loved this museum it is excellent for young children,so much to explore and hands on experiences
Don’t miss going to Motat 2 on the included price via the train the collection of aircraft is simply amazing my husband was in his element
Had lunch in the cafe which was reasonable and had an amazing butter chicken pie
Well done MOTAT

Date of experience: November 2019
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MOTAT_Marketing_Team, Marketing Coordinator at MOTAT - Museum of Transport and Technology, responded to this reviewResponded March 9, 2020

Hi there, baywhey. Thank you for your amazing review on your visit to MOTAT. We are thrilled to hear that you had an incredible day out with your family and enjoyed the cafe too. We offer new and exciting experiences every month, so we hope to see you again at MOTAT soon.

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