Stardome Observatory & Planetarium

Welcome to Stardome, the coolest little observatory this side of Neptune.

Stardome has been sharing its love and mātauranga of all things space since 1967. Located in Maungakiekie One Tree Hill, Auckland, it offers fully immersive indoor planetarium shows, year-round Māori astronomy shows, telescope viewing, music and laser events plus hands-on exhibits.

The vibrant and hands-on public galleries give visitors a chance to connect with the latest observations in science and astronomy. Stardome is welcoming for all ages and in all weathers. Come and reconnect with the cosmos!

Choose from the sevens showings below:

Our Sky Tonight | Aimed at ages 10+ | 50 minutes

Explore the wonders of the night sky aboveTāmaki Makaurau Auckland with our live planetarium show, Our Sky Tonight. Led by an expert astronomer, embark on a guided tour of stars, constellations, and celestial stories. This is Stardome's flagship live planetarium experience!

Grand Tour of the Solar System | Aimed at ages 7+ | 50 minutes

This live and interactive planetarium show takes you on an unforgettable journey though our solar system from your seat! Prepare to be amazed as we explore our cosmic neighbourhood - from the scorching heat of Venus to the icy mysteries of the outer planets. We'll get an up-close look at each planet, with a special focus on Mars, which may soon be within reach for human explorers!

Looking Up| Aimed at ages 5+ | 50 minutes

Want to show your kids the amazing night sky without having them up past their bedtime? This exciting indoor planetarium adventure will take them on a journey through the stars, planets, and constellations. It's a perfect way to spark their curiosity about the universe.

This is the children's version of the flagship Our Sky Tonight show.

3-2-1 Liftoff! | Aimed at ages 4+ | 50 minutes

Blast off with Elon, a junkyard hamster with dreams of space! When a crash lands a broken robot in his garden, Elon must use his wits and courage to get it back to its space. 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an exciting adventure about reaching for the stars.

Dinosaurs at Dusk| Aimed at ages 4 - 9 years | 50 minutes

Join Lucy and her dad on a whirlwind journey through the history of flight! Explore the skies with pterosaurs, meet feathered dinosaurs, and witness the "last day" of the dinosaurs firsthand.

Perfect Little Planet | Aimed at ages 5 - 9 years | 50 minutes

Go on a quest with an alien family for the perfect solar system getaway! This show explores our solar system through their eyes, followed by a captivating full-dome presentation that lets you truly experience the wonders of the night sky.

The Accidental Astronauts| Aimed at ages 3 - 6 years | 50 minutes

Join Cy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong on a wild ride into space! Explore the wonders of our solar system, witness a thrilling asteroid crash on the moon, and experience the awe-inspiring power of a solar storm. The show is followed by a captivating full-dome presentation of the night sky.

No matter what showing you pick, it's going to be a stellar experience!