While You Were Away

Come into MOTAT and step into the shoes of those left behind to protect New Zealand’s shores during WWI and WWII, with MOTAT’s detailed ‘While You Were Away’ exhibit.

Experience and hear about how these brave New Zealanders kept enemies at bay and succeeded in protecting crucial shores around the country.

Read about the impact of the US soldiers when they arrived in New Zealand during wartime. The charming and personable American men caused quite a stir amongst the Kiwi women!

Not only is MOTAT home to the exhibit ‘While You Were Away’, but Western Springs itself was a home away from home to the Yank soldiers, who had set up camp in the area.

Head into MOTAT this month for a glance at the past!

For more information please phone 0800 668 286.

You can enjoy MOTAT’s ‘While You Were Away’ exhibit as part of your entry fee to MOTAT. You can also enjoy the rest of the museum, free tram rides and entry to the Tactile Dome and Voyager1 for one great price.