OUR LATEST UPDATE

Kia ora, Wellington is in Covid-19 Alert Level 1.

Wellington Museum, Space Place, the Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage are open. However, opening times differ for each site and more details can be found on our website. 

The health and safety of our visitors and staff is very important to us so we continue to follow Ministry of Health advice and guidelines. We encourage contract tracing upon entering via the NZ COVID Tracer app or manually. We’ll continue to monitor advice from the Wellington City Council and Ministry of Health and will share updates here and on social media. 

For more details, see our FAQs here

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Support Us

Support Us

Your generous support enables us to put more of our treasures on display and make a difference to the communities in which we work. We have a number of ways in which you can help – find out here.

Our Collection

The Museums Wellington Collection includes a diverse range of objects from the early days of our region and the exploration of out southern skies through to the current day.

Learning

Learning

We offer fun, tailored learning experiences at all 4 of our museums. Find out what’s on offer and how your class can unlock the secrets of Wellington and our southern skies here.

Guided Tours

Guided Tours

We offer tours at all four of our museums. Arrange a one-on-one tour or join one of our scheduled tours of Matiu or Somes Island.

WHAT'S ON

Take a Red Rocket to Space

Experience the magic of the Cable Car as you blast off to Space Place on a red rocket from the heart of the city.

Nairn Street Cottage Tours

We are delighted to welcome you back!

Astronomy on Tap

Explore the Universe. No international travel needed. First Tuesday of every month.

Wellington Museum’s Ship ‘n’ Chip Tour

Take a guided tour through Wellington Museum and a trip to Matiu/Somes Island.

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