Events

Be prepared to discover humpback whales, take home jet packs, build the tallest marshmallow tower, and watch a live stage production of the big bang theory!

How do you bend light? How small is nano? This hands-on exhibition gets people exploring the science of photonics and nanotechnology in a truly fun way.

Have you ever found yourself marvelling at the rapid advancements of technology and connectivity in the world around you? Then be prepared to be enthralled by this interactive exhibition!

Revved up, fully charged, and challenging the status quo! MOTAT’s latest exhibition, Accelerate: Driving New Zealand, delves into the past, present, and future of New Zealand’s relationship with vehicles.

Check out over 45 exciting hands-on interactives in this exhibition, including a giant DNA-inspired helical slide and a three-tier tropical butterfly enclosure.

Visit MOTAT’s new exhibition space celebrating Kiwi ingenuity and innovation, one object at a time.

This exhibition bring together the worlds of science and photography in a competition organised by the Royal Photographic Society in the UK. This is its first showing outside of London.

Join iNaturalist NZ and take part in a new citizen science project! Help scientists keep track of plants and animals by using the app or website to record when and where you see them in your local area.