[1][2][3] The concept was that the centre had a "strong New Zealand focus, with science treated as part of everyday life, and linked closely to arts and culture.
[8] The venue hosts events such as in 2022 children's author Juliette MacIver reading her book, The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist!
[10] In MediaLab young people learn skills in 'digital topics including VR, coding, game design and music-making.
'[11] OnTV Studio is a space where school groups get to create a ‘live’ news show including in-front and behind the camera and other aspects of production.
[8] In October 2023, Experience Wellington announced that it would close the National Theatre for Children, blaming financial issues and falling visitor numbers.