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 six shows below:

Birth of Planet Earth| Aimed at ages 10+ | 50 minutes

Uncover the dramatic and surprising story of our planet's genesis in Birth of Planet Earth. Cutting-edge scientific understanding reveals that our galaxy teems with planetary systems, potentially harbouring up to a billion Earth-sized worlds. This film utilizes stunning, data-driven, cinematic visuals to delve into profound scientific inquiries: In the tumultuous aftermath of our solar system's birth, how did Earth evolve into a living planet? And what clues does its history offer about the likelihood of discovering other truly Earth-like worlds?

Cosmic Legacy: Tribute to Queen | Aimed at ages 8+ | 50 minutes

Get ready to rock out under the stars! Stardome invites you to an epic fulldome journey celebrating the legendary music of Queen. Experience ten of their iconic anthems, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, 'I Want to Break Free', and the electrifying ‘We Will Rock You’, brought to life with mesmerising cosmic visuals. Immerse yourself in the power of Queen's music with stunning 5.1 surround sound – an audiovisual spectacle you won't want to miss.

Astronaut | Aimed at ages 6+ | 50 minutes

Space exploration is humanity's ultimate endeavour. Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an astronaut and join this incredible journey? Experience a rocket launch firsthand as we delve into the world of an astronaut. From the International Space Station to the realms of inner and outer space.

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

Elon, a hamster scientist in a junkyard, struggles for acceptance from the local rats. One day, a crash in his garden reveals a mysterious crater and a damaged robot, sparking Elon's great adventure! 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an animated film about the courage and wit needed for an incredible journey to space and back.

We are Guardians | Aimed at all ages | 50 minutes

Learn how satellites help us understand and protect our planet's interconnected ecosystems. This kid-friendly animated film explores Earth's systems, followed by a 50-minute immersive night sky experience.

Cell! Cell! Cell! | Aimed at all ages | 50 minutes

You're made of 70 trillion living cells—the building blocks of who we are, from a single cell to a complex human. Join Raj and Sooki on an ex-CELL-ent immersive adventure! Get shrunk by the Shrink-a-tron, time-travel with the Retroscope, and explore body systems with the Cell-o-tron. This show includes a full-dome night sky presentation.

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