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A person looking through the telescope at Space Place.

Space Place

  • Location

    40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington

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    Space Place

Discover the southern skies for your next event in the state-of-the-art planetarium at Space Place.

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.
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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.

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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