
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
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
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.
| SQM | Ceiling height | Length | Width |
| 375 M2 | 2.94M | – | – |
| Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Cabaret |
| 130 | 75 | 99 | 50 |
| Cocktail | Exhibition (3M x 3M booth) | U-shape | Boardroom |
| 650 | – | 30 | 27 |
Contact us
Enquire by email venues@tepapa.govt.nz or phone +64 (0)4 381 7272
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