Our planetarium is getting an exciting upgrade after 10 years of operation. This means, from 30 January, the planetarium will be closed through February.
We will still be open, so come and explore our interactive galleries and try your hand at star-gazing every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night with one of our telescopes (weather permitting).
At Space Place we share the stories of our New Zealand skies through multimedia exhibits, interactive galleries, the historic Thomas Cooke telescope and our digital, full-dome planetarium. Learn about planets, stars, constellations and galaxies and New Zealand’s contribution to astronomy and space sciences. Complete your trip through the galaxy, look back in time to our history of exploration with the transit of Venus and Māori starlore.
Admission includes:
Planetarium
Space Place’s stunning digital, full-dome planetarium screen has a range of shows for all ages, selected from the best available nationally and internationally. From adorable Ngā Tautangata and spectacular images of the planets to the wonders and exploration through te tuarangi, each show includes a live presentation of the night sky over Aotearoa.
Our planetarium is getting an exciting upgrade after 10 years of operation. This means, from 30 January, the planetarium will be closed through February.
Our interactive galleries are still open and try your hand at star-gazing every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night with one of our telescopes (weather permitting).
See our list of shows and times for March here.
Interactive Galleries
Explore our galleries including a do-it-yourself Black Hole and asteroids you can pick up. You’ll find a real marama rock, learn about the historic Apollo missions of the late 1960s and experience a rocket blast-off. In the Tūhura Space Module, you can experience what it feels like to be inside a spaceship.
Visit the Matariki theatre and listen to stories explaining how Māori navigated the vast Pacific Ocean using the ngā whetū, and learn the importance of Matariki, the astronomical event that marks the Māori New Year.
Telescope Viewings
On a clear pō, you can look through one of our telescopes and roam the spectacular southern skies. It’s star-gazing at its finest. Every Rātū, Rāmere, and Rāhoroi, starting approx 1 hour after sunset and depending on the weather. Contact Space Place if uncertain.
See our Space Place events, courses and more.
Space Place Hours
Kia ora. Due to staff absence relating to COVID-19, please check our Facebook page @spaceplacenz for information on COVID-19-related closures.
Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 11pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 11pm
Saturday: 10am to 11pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Last entry 30 mins before close
The last planetarium show at night starts at 9pm.
Gallery Only Admission Prices
Adults: $9
Children (4-16): $4
Student/CSC/Senior with ID: $7
Child (0-3): FREE
Family (2 adults up to 3 children): $25
Friends of Museums Wellington: Free
Please note that children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Bookings are essential for all school groups and tour groups.
Parking
Wilson parking is available at 1 Upland Road. There are limited parking spaces outside Space Place reserved especially for mobility permit holders.
Contact Us
T: +64 4 910 3140
E: spaceplace@experiencewellington.org.nz
How To Find Us
40 Salamanca Rd, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
Located at the top of the Cable Car, just a short stroll from the terminus.