LEGO Star Wars at Tākina Wellington: Exhibition Guide & Where to Stay
Visiting LEGO Star Wars at Tākina Wellington? Find exhibition details, nearby attractions and accommodation in central Wellington.
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition finishes at Tākina Wellington on 26 October 2026, making Labour Weekend the final opportunity to see the exhibition in the capital.
If you're travelling to Wellington specifically for LEGO Star Wars, here's what to know before you visit, including what you'll see, what else is nearby and where to stay near Tākina.
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
What will you see at LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition?
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition uses more than eight million LEGO bricks to recreate characters, spacecraft and scenes from the Star Wars universe.
Created by Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught and The Brickman team, the exhibition took more than 25,000 hours to complete.
It also includes interactive activities. Visitors can build starfighters and lightsabers, contribute to LEGO landscapes and interact with displays throughout the exhibition.
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
What else can you do near Tākina?
Tākina is in central Wellington beside the waterfront, making it easy to combine the exhibition with other city attractions.
Te Papa is nearby, so the two can easily be visited on the same day. From there, you can walk along the Wellington waterfront or continue into the central city for restaurants, cafés and shopping.
What else is happening over Labour weekend in Wellington?
On Sunday 25 October, Wellington's Diwali Festival of Lights takes place at TSB Arena and Shed 6 on the waterfront.
The free event runs from 2pm–8.30pm, with music, dance, cultural activities and food, followed by waterfront fireworks at 8.50pm.
That means visitors coming into Wellington for the final weekend of LEGO Star Wars can easily combine the exhibition with another major waterfront event.
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
Where to stay near Tākina Wellington
If you're searching for a hotel near Tākina Wellington, staying in the central city makes it easier to combine the exhibition with the rest of your Wellington plans.
WQ Hotel is located at 24 Hawkestone Street in Thorndon. The hotel provides a central Wellington base close to Parliament and the northern end of the CBD, with access to the waterfront and the city's main event and cultural venues.
WQ Hotel is also home to Frankie's Bar + Eatery, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you've spent the day around Tākina and the waterfront, this gives you the option of returning to the hotel for dinner and drinks before returning to your room or suite.
