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Space Place

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    40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington

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    Space Place

Travel the southern skies during a truly unforgettable event. Space Place at Carter Observatory has four spaces available for hire.

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Discover the southern skies for your next event in the state-of-the-art planetarium at Space Place. You can explore exhibitions and take a look at the night sky through a historic Thomas Cooke telescope.

Only a 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.
 

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

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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