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AN UPDATE
Haere mai. We’re excited to let you know that we will be open 7 days a week during the school holidays! From the 6th of July through to the 19th of July, our visiting hours are 10am to 5pm, every day except Friday, in which we are open from 10am – 10pm.
Nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff. We continue to follow the Ministry of Health advice and guidelines around regular cleaning and contact tracing for COVID-19.
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.
What’s Up in Space
Primary Programmes We are taking bookings for Wellington Museum, Space Place, Nairn Street Cottage and the Cable Car Museum. We take the health and welfare of our visitors and teams very seriously – our latest Covid-19 update can be found here. We will provide updates as new information comes to hand. Get in touch with our team [...]
Primary Education Programmes
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 aliens and spectacular images of the planets to the wonders of space travel and exploration, each show includes a live presentation of the night sky over New Zealand.
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 moon 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 stars, and learn the importance of Matariki, the astronomical event that marks the Māori New Year.
Thomas Cooke Telescope
Space place has made the decision to suspend all telescope viewings until further notice. We are excited to be able to re-offer this amazing experience in the near future.
On a clear night, you can look through the giant telescope and roam the spectacular southern skies. It’s star-gazing at its finest. Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday depending on the weather. Contact Space Place if uncertain.
What’s Up in Space?
Each week, our Communication Team give you a heads up of what is appearing in the night sky.
Keep up to date with what’s going on in our universe and beyond here.
See our Space Place events, courses and more.
OPENING HOURS
Open 7 days a week during the school holidays. From the 4th of July through to the 19th of July, our visiting hours are 10am to 5pm, every day except Friday, in which we are open from 10am – 10pm.
Our post school holiday hours are Friday 4pm – 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm.
ADMISSION PRICES
Adult: $14
Gold Card Holder / NZ Student (NZ ID required): $12
Child (4-16 years): $9
Preschool Child (0-3 years): Free
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): $45
Friends of Museum 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
Ticket parking is available at the car park located on Upland Road (charges apply). 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.