Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History

Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History

Address of Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History: 805 Great North Road, Auckland, New Zealand

Contact no. at Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History: Tel: 64-9-846 0199, Fax: 64-9-846 4242

URL of Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History: http://www.akcity.govt.nz/around/places/motat

Opening Hours at Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History: Daily 10am-5pm (Closed Christmas Day)

Facilities at Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History: Wheelchair access/shop/café/reference library/guided tours/education programs/lecture hall/museum brochures/tourist brochures/membership club/special offers/functions-charters/parking.

Features of Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History

Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History is built on the site that once pumped water drawn from Western Springs Lake to early Auckland homes and businesses. The Pump house, with its magnificent Beam Engine, is now a focal point. it is one of only three working Beam Engines in the world. The Pump house is one of two original buildings on the site, the other being the Engineer's Cottage in the Victorian Village.

Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History was opened by MOTAT in 1964. It is the largest museum of transport, technology and social history in New Zealand covering 16 hectares (40 acres) in Western Springs, 4.8km (3 miles) from the city center. The museum houses a number of outstanding collections.

The features of Auckland Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History include:

- It encompasses 40 acres, on two sites and presents a fascinating and informative record of many of the technological developments that have helped shape New Zealand.

- Major collections in this museum include Road Transport, Early Auckland, Primary Industries, Medical and Dental and Pioneers of Aviation.

- Displays here include interesting military exhibits, rail memorabilia, and one of the most impressive collections of historical aircraft in Australasia, including the only Solent Mark IV flying boat in the world. There are some great hands-on exhibits to keep you amused.

- You can also take a tram ride (every 20 min.) from the Great North Road entrance past the zoo to the Sir Keith Park Memorial (there's a small charge).

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