1 / 3Taranaki Aviation Transport & Technology Museum
π Burgess Park, Taranaki
Interactive museum where families can operate vintage telephone exchanges, printing presses, and farm machinery. Run by friendly volunteers with displays spanning aviation, agriculture, and technology.
π Family Action Verdict
This museum is a top choice for families with children of all ages who enjoy hands-on learning experiences. The interactive exhibits and touchable displays make it especially engaging for little kids, as the nostalgic memorabilia appeals to parents and grandparents.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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Lesly Menezes
5 months ago
βWe visited the Taranaki Aviation Technology Museum with our family, including kids, and had a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, we received such a warm and friendly welcome, which made us feel comfortable right away. The explanations provided were clear, engaging, and very informative. It was especially great for the kids, as they could easily understand and connect with the exhibits. The museum itself is amazing - it really allows you to imagine the evolution of aviation and technology over time. Itβs not just educational, but also inspiring. It gives you a sense of how far innovation has come and encourages the mind to think about future possibilities. Highly recommended place in Taranaki.β
Zoe Piddington
5 months ago
βThe Taranaki Aviation Transport & Technology Museum is truly a hidden gem in Taranaki! Iβve visited this museum twice now, and each time the volunteers have been incredibly kind, welcoming, and full of knowledge. Their passion really adds to the experience. Every area of the museum is packed with fascinating throwbacks that take you on a deep dive into the past. From old CRT TVs and radio systems to oil rigs, transport displays, and everyday living. It really does cover all bases. I highly recommend this museum to anyone wanting a nostalgic trip back in time or to explore and learn about different parts of history.β
Sylvia Snijder
2 months ago
βMost AMAZING experience from a bygone era! VERY hands on for children & adults alike! All under cover from intrepid weather. Fotos & videos very welcome. Farm machinery, threshers, bulldozer, tractors, horse wagons, print presses in action, milking machine, working old telephone exchanges kids LOVE this! Office gear, cars, WWII plane you & the kids can hop into! Models, Fire Engine (the kids can wind up the old fire siren!) Domestic items also from a bygone era. Trades building, come! Sit in an hairdresser chair and try some very old style electric curlers (NOT WORKING tho) β¦β¦.LOVELY!!β
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Based on Google review tagsInteractive exhibits
9 reviews
Printing presses
8 reviews
Friendly staff
8 reviews
Memorabilia
4 reviews
Farm machinery
3 reviews
Overview
This volunteer-run museum features hands-on exhibits including working telephone exchanges, hot-lead typesetting equipment, early radio and recording devices, and farm machinery. Families can operate a cashier's pneumatic tube system, explore aircraft displays, and interact with domestic items and technology from the early to mid-20th century.






