Heavenly Bodies: Valentine's Under the Stars

Raise a toast to love under the majestic cosmos at Space Place’s Valentine’s Day event!

The event kicks off at 6pm with a variety of drop-in activities, food and drinks to enjoy. Your evening also includes a 45-minute live Planetarium Session – there are four sessions throughout evening, select a time-slot when booking your tickets: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm or 9pm.

• A live Planetarium Session all about love in the cosmos (screenings at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm).
• ‘Show me yours and I’ll show you mine’ drop-in craft sessions with Greta Menzies – all materials provided courtesy of the generous donation from our friends at Gordon Harris The Art and Graphic Store.
• A star-crossed photobooth where you can take photos with your beloved.
• Access to the interactive Space and Science exhibits.
• A complimentary Wellington Chocolate Factory bar.
• Cash bar with food for sale.
• A romantic 14% off discount at the Space Place Shop.

Wellington Cable Car
Our friends at Wellington Cable Car will be staying open until 10pm and offering a discount on round trip tickets purchased through this event. Add-on your Cable Car tickets while booking.

Departs every 10 minutes
A return ticket is valid for 1 trip in each direction
See more information about catching the Cable Car
Please note the final Car departs at 10pm, so if you plan to travel by Cable Car ensure you book into the 6pm, 7pm or 8pm shows.

Earlybird tickets
Run, don’t walk! Discounted tickets are now available until Friday 31 Jan.

Note: The 9pm planetarium session is the last session of the night and Space Place will close shorty after this screening ends. Please arrive early to allow time for the other activities on offer. We don’t want you to miss out!