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Wellington conference, functions, and meeting rooms

Hire a Wellington venue like no other. Choose from our versatile spaces, from a stunning venue for 1,000 guests to an intimate meeting room for 4 to 20 people.

Contact us

Enquire by email venues@tepapa.govt.nz or phone +64 (0)4 381 7272

Every event booking helps support the work of New Zealand’s national museum.

  • A large auditorium with a man in a suit standing at a podium talking to a large seated audience.

    Te Papa venue: Amokura

    This flexible gallery for conference or cocktails offers uninterrupted floor space, high ceilings, and sweeping harbour views.

    Capacity 550

  • A large theatre viewing the stage from the auditorium on the right of the stage.

    Te Papa venue: Soundings Theatre

    This auditorium venue comes equipped with AV equipment, a deep-sprung stage, a full lighting rig, plus an adjacent foyer for 200 people.

    Capacity 328

  • A view of Wellington harbour and moored boats with native trees in the foreground.

    Te Papa venue: Oceania

    Overlooking Wellington Harbour and Waitangi Park, this popular, flexible space can also be divided into four smaller areas. 

    Capacity 30–560

  • An image of a glass door with frosted window and the words Icon Function Venue etched into it.

    Te Papa venue: Icon

    This versatile, elegant space located off the main foyer at Te Papa offers a private balcony with views of Wellington Harbour.

    Capacity 158

  • A large room with a round window is full of people at a party. The room is light in dark purples and blues.

    Te Papa venue: Wellington Foyer

    Six stories high with a huge circular window framing the city, this is a spectacular setting for evening functions.

    Capacity 550-1000

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