Perpetual Guardian Planetarium - Otago Museum
Situated within Otago Museum this 50-seat planetarium features shows about the universe, Maori cosmology, and a representation of the current local night sky.
Contact details
419 Great King Street
PO Box 6202
Dunedin 9059
Otago
+64 3 474 7474
Opening hours
Open during museum hours 10am - 5pm every day except Christmas Day.
Shows at 11.30 am, 12.30, 1.30 pm.
The “Wonders of the Southern Sky” show is an excellent introduction to the southern night sky.
The content changes with the seasons to illustrate the special features seen only in the south.
Check website for programme times. You are advised to book tickets online to ensure availability.
What's on offer
Three locally-produced shows of world-class quality - Amazing Universe, Marama A Whetu, The Sky Tonight.
The adjacent Beautiful Science gallery features 12 gesture-contolled video screens where you can explore the wonders of science.
Planetarium show tickets:
Child (3–18 years) $9; Adult $15; Senior or student (with ID) $12 Family $40
Admittance to planetarium restricted to 3 years and over.