Space Place at Carter Observatory
1287 Reviews
- Friday10 AM–11 PM
- Saturday10 AM–11 PM
- Sunday10 AM–5 PM
- Monday10 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday10 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–5 PM
- Thursday10 AM–5 PM
About the Business
Space Place - Museums Wellington | Travel through the southern skies in our state-of-the-art planetarium at Space Place, then take a look at the night sky through our Thomas Cooke telescope.
Contacts
Call Us
+6449103140
40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
Hours
- Friday10 AM–11 PM
- Saturday10 AM–11 PM
- Sunday10 AM–5 PM
- Monday10 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday10 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday10 AM–5 PM
- Thursday10 AM–5 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Toilets
- Good for kids
- Restaurant
- Family friendly
Recommended Reviews
Christine Brandt
21.10.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
Interesting place, which can be found within the botanical gardens. Has plenty of information throughout. Good place to have a wonder. There is an entrance fee. A great place to bring kids. A worthwhile place to visit.
Ben Clark
18.10.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
Really great little museum with some great interaction. Shame I couldn't get to the telescope as a wheelchair user.
Libby Caligari
09.10.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
I attended the recent dungeons & dragons in space here and it was 10/10 no notes SUCH a blast. I really hope there are more events like it, I'd love to go again - inspired use of the space and getting to see more of the observatory that way was so cool. It was so well run and a great experience. thank you hugely to space place for hosting it!
Mel Willie
16.09.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
Cool little space centre. I wish we'd allocated a bit more time to it but we came very late in the day. The movie we saw was very average. But the session the staff run after the movie was awesome. The centre has lots to explore for kids and adults. Allow at least an hour to explore.
Tamy Tongnual
28.08.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
Had the best experience ever!We were travelling in wellington and have a free day did not know what to do we decided to check space place out but turn out to be the most memorable moment for us from the trip! The star show was definitely the highlight
Daniel Tay
11.08.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
Have wanted to visit Space Place while also enjoying the cable car, was elated when I saw that a combo was available for only $20. It even included a show at the planetarium! The host in the planetarium was fun-loving and had a really soothing voice in terms of presenting. Would highly recommend going into one of the shows.
Tom Hay
01.08.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
I visited on a cloudless evening so was able to have a look through the 150 year old telescope as well as the planetarium show. The exhibition is interesting, more geared to a younger audience, but lots of info about Kiwi contributions to astronomy and space exploration.
Morne Smart
25.07.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
A great place for dad's to take a 60 minute nap to the soothing voice of the host and sounds of the planetarium viewing. The chair is comfy and if you do open your eyes it's dark and starry. Fascinating for the kids. There is a fee.
Nicky
21.07.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
I visited a few years ago and it was awesome.Unfortunately I didn't book in advance and had to wait until the next exhibit but walking around the beautiful garden was the perfect way to spend my time while waiting.It was informative and the interactive parts of the observatory were fun.Great for kids, and the adults can enjoy it too.I definitely recommend checking it out.
Rob Collins
21.07.2023
Space Place at Carter Observatory
Great experience and a definite visit for both adults and kids when in Wellington. Definitely catch a movie while you're there. Friendy helpful staff happy to answer all questions.
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40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
Space Place at Carter Observatory