Space Place at Carter Observatory - Business Events Wellington

Space Place at Carter Observatory has four event spaces available for hire. You can explore exhibitions and look at the night sky through the historic Thomas Cooke telescope, making it an unforgettable event.

Only five minutes from central Wellington, Space Place at Carter Observatory can accommodate up to 180 people for your event. Whether it’s a corporate away day, a media presentation or an evening dinner function, Space Place has a venue for you.

Managed by Museums Wellington, the team can discuss event options and launch your mission for an unforgettable event. You can add stargazing sessions, telescope viewings, and planetarium shows to your venue hire.

Looking up at the digital planetarium inside Space Place.

A conference room set up with five tables with three chairs at each facing a screen projector and a white board.

A conference room set up with nine tables with eight chairs, a water jug and glasses at each of them.

A conference room set up with two long tables, chairs, water pitchers and glasses.

The library room at the exhibition at Space Place, located at Carter Observatory in Kelburn, Wellington.

Highlights

Unique and memorable spaces in a historic venue.
Central location in the heart of Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā.
Affordable rates for your next function.

Accessibility

Sustainability

Rooms available

Spaces	Floor area (sqm)	Theatre	Classroom	Boardroom	Banquet	Cocktail
The Planetarium		66			70
Library	33m²			12
Exploration Room	87m²	80	68	34	60	100
Full Venue						180

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