Stardome Auckland Observatory – One of Auckland’s Top Visitor Attractions
Discover the wonders of space at Stardome Auckland Observatory, one of the city’s top visitor attractions. This must-visit destination offers Auckland stargazing experiences, interactive astronomy shows, and powerful telescopes for an unforgettable journey through the cosmos. Whether you’re a sci-fi enthusiast, a space lover, or looking for exciting school holiday activities, the observatory provides fun and educational experiences for all ages.
Stardome Auckland has recently reopened after a significant renovation. Its new galleries are vibrant and hands-on, and place science and mātauranga Māori alongside each other with the aim of reconnecting people to the cosmos.
The content, in combination with the planetarium and telescope viewing, offers visitors a chance to learn how to identify stars and planets in the skies above Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Our mission is to be a trusted centre for sharing astronomy and mātauranga in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. We offer visitors the experience of learning with entertainment in a planetarium and observatory environment.
Stardome is also the first place in Aotearoa New Zealand to offer a comprehensive star map with the Māori names of whetū, planets and constellations.
Stardome Observatory Events
Check out current events at Stardome here!
Stardome Opening Hours
- Monday 9.30am-5pm
- Tuesday-Sunday 9.30am-5pm, 6pm-10.30pm
- Stardome Admission Prices
Venue Hire at Stardome
Stardome is a truly unique venue in Auckland.
We offer a range of venue spaces suitable for businesses, community groups, children’s birthday parties and more.
Choose a private room or hire our whole venue!
School Trips to Stardome
A trip to Stardome aims to support your class plan by showing ākonga the fundamental principles of astronomy, how amazing space is, and how precious our Earth is!
We want young people to ask the BIG questions – what else is out there? How far can we go? How did it all begin? We want everyone to look up, feel small, but think big.
Depending on the year level, ākonga will enjoy some activity-based learning in the classroom, time in the Space Gallery & Exhibits area, and a planetarium show in the 360-degree theatre. This immersive experience brings to life the concepts and ideas of astronomy and space exploration giving context to what they are learning in class at school.
