Capital of Kai

Capital of Kai

4 May, 2026 by LizzieM

Graphic for Wellington Museum's Capital of Kai exhibition, featuring the title "Capital of Kai" and the tagline "How Wellington Became a Culinary Paradise"

On now until 6 September.
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Sci-Fi Sundays

28 April, 2026 by Fiona Curtis

12 genre-defining films screening in the planetarium. Read more

Take a Red Rocket to Space

Take a Red Rocket to Space

29 May, 2026 by Hannah Eaton

Illustrated graphic showing a Wellington Cable Car flying through space with an astronaut on top, alongside the text “Take a Red Rocket to Space”.

Stargaze and save!

Tree of Remembrance

Tree of Remembrance

22 May, 2026 by Abbie

NSC Tree of Remembrance Web Feature

Mai i te Whenua ki te Rangi. 10 July – 31 July.
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Matariki Star Talks

Matariki Star Talks

27 May, 2026 by Fiona Curtis

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Prepare for the rising of Matariki and Puanga. Until 19 July. Read more

XYZZY Album Release

XYZZY Album Release

13 July, 2026 by LizzieM

SP XYZZY Album launch Web feature

Screenings, artist talks and live music. 15 August.
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Nairn Street Cottage Tour

Nairn Street Cottage Tour

20 December, 2020 by LizzieM

Historic Nairn Street Cottage with the text “Nairn Street Cottage Tour” overlaid on the image.

Old world charm five minutes from the city.

Wellington Walking Tour

18 September, 2025 by LizzieM

Promotional graphic for a Wellington Walking Tour. The image shows the iconic red Wellington Cable Car travelling uphill through lush greenery, with Wellington city and harbour visible in the background. Large white text over the image reads “Wellington Walking Tour”.

Saturdays, 9:30am–1pm
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Rainbow Tour

Rainbow Tour

19 February, 2026 by Hannah Eaton

Museum guide leading a tour beside the Evergreen Coffee House display, with the text “Rainbow Tour”.

A guided tour through Wellington’s queer past. Read more

Two children stand inside the Cable Car Museum, closely examining a historic cable car with brass fittings. The scene is softly lit with natural light coming through large windows.

Cable Car Museum Tour

11 February, 2026 by Hannah Eaton

Two children exploring an exhibit at the Cable Car Museum, with the text “Cable Car Museum Tour”.

New tour, on daily. Read more