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 and 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.
See our list of shows and times 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 rā, you may have the opportunity to look through our solar telescope to see details on the Sun’s surface such as sunspots and solar prominences. This offering is not guaranteed. Please contact Space Place to confirm (+64 4 910 3140). Weather-dependent.
On some evenings weather dependent, we offer night telescope viewings where you can roam the spectacular southern skies. Starting approximately 1 hour after sunset.
Contact Space Place to confirm telescope hours (+64 4 910 3140).
See our Space Place events, courses and more.
Space Place Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 5pm–10:30pm
Wednesday: 5pm–10:30pm
Thursday: 10am–10:30pm
Friday: 10am–11pm
Saturday: 10am–11pm
Sunday: 10am–5pm
Last entry 30 mins before close
The last planetarium show at night starts at 8pm.
Opening hours have changed. Learn more at our blog.
Admission Prices
Adult: $16
Gold Card Holder / NZ Student (NZ ID required): $14
Child (4-14 years): $10
Preschool Child (0-3 years): Free
Family (2 adults and 2 children): $49
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.
Gallery only tickets available to purchase on arrival at Space Place
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: [email protected]
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.