Exhibition: 19 February 2025 - 2 August 2025
Image: Cover illustration by Mike Hinge from Analog science fiction, science fact, April 1976.
Other Worlds traverses the science fiction universe, celebrating the imaginative power of notable works from the nineteenth century and beyond.
This exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover an expansive genre that writers and artists have used to explore social, political and environmental issues.
Experience themed events and treasured items from Auckland Libraries Heritage collections, including:
- 10 themed exhibition cases showcasing topics such as fandom, robots and monsters, inner worlds and Mars
- twentieth-century fiction classics, pulp paperbacks and vintage magazines
- graphic design, typography and cover art
- fanzines, comics, pop-up books and LPs
- zine workshops
- Zest quartet live in concert performing key pieces from sci-fi and fantasy films
- science fiction author, scholar and curator talks
- and much more!
Visit the exhibition
Come along to the Gallery to browse the collection at your own pace. No booking required.
The Gallery, Level 2, Central City Library / Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero
- Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm
- Saturday, 10am – 5pm
- Sunday, closed.
Parking and public transport
Central City Library has three Mobility parking spaces on Rutland Street right next to the library building.
Other Worlds Day
Saturday 7 June 2025
Celebrate the sci-fi genre with hands-on fun! This day is packed with free, whānau-friendly activities like a sci-fi edition of Silent Disco Citywalk®, storytime, arcade games, a photobooth and more.
Adorn your best costume and bring your superfan friends for an intergalactic experience at Ellen Melville Centre and Central City Library!
Curator talks
Join Other Worlds curators Andrew Henry and Renee Orr as they give you a deep dive into the stories behind our latest exhibition.
Tickets are free, booking is required.
- Saturday 7 June, 12pm – 1pm
- Saturday 14 June, 12pm – 1pm.
Level 2 exhibition space, Central City Library.
Lost in time: The art of Mike Hinge
Throughout the month of April, you may have seen our satellite display featuring New Zealand illustrator Mike Hinge. Making his mark in the US during the 1970s, Hinge’s bold, futuristic designs helped shape the visual style of the genre. His work also stars as the striking main image for our Other Worlds exhibition.
Watch Metropolis – a sci-fi classic
Immerse yourself in
Metropolis, the 1927 science fiction masterpiece by Fritz Lang, now restored to its original glory. This pivotal film, set in a futuristic dystopia, is a must-see for any sci-fi fan.
Experience this iconic film for free while it plays on loop at the Other Worlds exhibition. Or, use your library card to stream it and other
sci-fi movies on Beamafilm .
Experience the soundscape
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