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Te Papa venue: Icon

Flooded with natural light and offering sweeping harbour views, Icon’s 375-square-metre venue adapts effortlessly for conferences, cocktail events, or a combination of both.

Floor-to-ceiling windows create a bright and vibrant setting for daytime functions, while blackout curtains and state-of-the-art AV transform the space for evening events. Ideal for conferences, cocktail functions, or a combination of both, Icon adapts easily to suit a range of occasions.

Located just off the bustling foyer, the venue also offers guests a connection to Aotearoa’s history through the national collections.

Look inside

Te Papa Venues, 2024. Photo by The Way Home. Te Papa (267224)

Te Papa Venues, 2024. Photo by The Way Home. Te Papa (267213)

Te Papa Venues, 2024. Photo by The Way Home. Te Papa (273338)

Te Papa Venues, 2024. Photo by The Way Home. Te Papa (267222)

Te Papa Venues, 2024. Photo by The Way Home. Te Papa (273337)

Te Papa Venues, 2024. Photo by The Way Home. Te Papa (267212)

Capacity

SQMCeiling heightLengthWidth
375 M22.94M
TheatreClassroomBanquetCabaret
130759950
CocktailExhibition
(3M x 3M booth)
U-shapeBoardroom
6503027

Please note, these capacities are the maximum number of people, with no additional factors such as a stage or catering set-ups.

 

Contact us

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

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