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Museums Wellington - Space Place Family Entry

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Take a journey into space at Space Place at Carter Observatory!

Highlights

One of Wellington's best tourist attractions
Explore the solar system and beyond
Interactive and educational experience

Explore the wonders of the southern skies at Space Place. Their planetarium offers a state of the art, digital experience that’ll take you on an unforgettable journey from Wellington to the outer regions of our Solar System and beyond!

Travel through Space Place's very own black hole, handle a space rock and launch a rocket! Telescope viewings are held using the Thomas Cooke telescope during late nights (Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays) as weather permits.

You’ll discover the sheer scale of the Universe and its origins in the Big Bang, the Maori story of creation, and examine the possibility of life on other planets.

This is a fun, interactive and educational experience for the whole family!

Family $45.00 ( 2 adults and up to 3 children)

What's included

Entry for 2 adults and up to 3 children

Location

40 Salamanca Rd
Kelburn. Located at the top of the Cable Car
just a short stroll from the terminus.

Notes

OPENING HOURS
School Holiday Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday - 10am to 5.30pm
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday - 10am to 11pm
Regular Hours:
Tuesday & Friday - 4pm to 11pm
Saturday - 10am to 11pm
Sunday - 10am to 5.30pm
Notes:
Closed on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, and Christmas Day. Last entry is at 10pm
On Tuesdays and Fridays, Space Place opens at 4pm, for 4pm bookings you are welcome to explore the galleries and learn about the universe until the first show which is at 5pm.
On Weekends Space Place opens at 10am, for 10am bookings you are welcome to explore the galleries and learn about the universe before the first show which is at 11am.
Price : $45 (2 Adults and up to 3 children)
Location: 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington

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Yogesh from New Zealand wrote on 04 May 2024

Great

Good experience

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michaels48 from New Zealand wrote on 10 February 2024

Great experience

Amazing place full of great knowledge and facts. A must for all

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shannonhawker from New Zealand wrote on 05 February 2024

Space place is awesome

Highly recommend Space Place

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nikkileske from New Zealand wrote on 04 February 2024

Kids didn't want to leave

Excellent show, very interesting learning about the stars you can see from Wellington and the interactive area was a huge hit!

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jacquij4 from New Zealand wrote on 04 February 2024

Great for all the family!

Great kids experience. The museum is outstanding for killing a good hour and so hands on and informative for adults and kids! The shows are a lovely opportunity to sit back and enjoy. (Take a few lollies in your pockets for getting everyone through!) Lovely staff!

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