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 December 28, 2022 via mobile

3 generations spent day at MOTAT. Maybe could do with more food options, but otherwise excellent day out. Intermediate aged children loved it as much as Grandad. Well organised and interactive for all.

Date of experience: December 2022
Thank HopeJasmin
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Reviewed October 30, 2022

Its good that the staff are refurbishing many of the buildings, but the number of things closed, or in the interactive areas broken, made us feel as it wasnt really open. Even the cafe was semi functional. We were there on a Friday and there was little food (we were there before lunch so guess that was the case all day) and although it was hot the milk shakes and smoothies werent available, In situations like that maybe it was better to not open at all. Certainly we should not have had to pay full price.

Date of experience: October 2022
Thank Kathleen S
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Reviewed October 18, 2022 via mobile

After being delayed due to the months spend building a new bike lane at the museum, finally got to the aviation section. A very sad and disappointing day. Aircraft presented in a dark hanger, little explanation, few stories, not linkage of the planes to interesting stories. Very very sad. Not a touch on international museums I have been to or the Blenheim museum or Ardmore warbirds. Perhaps gift these planes back to museums that actually care about these aircraft rather than poorly run by the city council.

Date of experience: October 2022
Thank 274peterr
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Reviewed September 17, 2022 via mobile

Interesting place to visit provoking memories for adults and providing fun stuff for kids to explore
Well laid out, suitable for all weather's as can dodge in and out of various buildings

Date of experience: September 2022
Thank 697janc
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Reviewed July 31, 2022

Free entry for Goldcard holders, so take your grandkids along. As a first time visitor it was interesting in parts especially if you have a science bent.

Pumphouse is a must.

Date of experience: July 2022
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