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Space Place

Enjoy an outta this world experience at the Space Place at the Carter Observatory, which tells the stories of the southern skies through multi-media exhibits and a packed calendar of events. Located in the Botanic Garden, the attraction was refurbished in 2011 and features a state-of-the-art digital theatre, where visitors can experience a virtual journey through space. On late nights, the historic Thomas Cooke Telescope is available for star gazing.

Address: 
40 Salamanca Road,
Kelburn,
Wellington,
New Zealand
Telephone: 
+64 4 910 3140.
Website: 
www.museumswellington.org.nz/space-place
Opening times: 

Tues & Fri 1600–2300; Sat 1000-2300; Sun 1000-1530.

Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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