Changing Gear explores the history of cycling in New Zealand, the growing place of cycling in our cities and towns, and showcases some of the innovations in the world of bikes, from the high tech to the quirky! For 200 years we have adapted the bicycle to suit our needs and in turn it has helped shape the world around us.
With plentiful interactives and digital experiences, this exhibition at MOTAT investigates fascinating elements of our history, and examines how cycling is changing and growing in New Zealand.
Visit the exhibtion and you could also be in with the chance to win an amazing e-bike.
Venue: MOTAT, 805, Great North Road, Western Springs
For further information: www.motat.org.nz/exhibitions/changing-gear
Congratulations
At the recent New Zealand Museum Awards this exhibition was the winner in the New Zealand Museum Awards Exhibition Excellence – Social History category.
“This exhibition was extremely timely considering negative attitudes in Auckland to cycle lanes and vexed debates in Wellington about cycleways. It moves away from the ‘book on the wall’ approach and demonstrates how museums can be involved in informing and shaping people’s attitudes to current issues.”
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