
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
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
With five versatile rooms sharing a central reception, Te Huinga Centre can be booked in full or individually to suit conferences, seminars, or meetings.
A private entrance leads guests into spaces filled with natural light, each offering beautiful views of Wellington and the harbour.
Perfect for all-in-one conferences, stand-alone seminars, concurrent sessions, or board meetings, the centre is equipped with state-of-the-art AV and supported by a dedicated member of our experienced team.
Whether you use the entire venue or select individual rooms, Te Huinga Conference Centre delivers a professional and flexible environment with a true capital city experience.
| Theatre | Classroom | Cocktail | Banquet | Boardroom | U-shape | Cabaret | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangimarie rooms 1, 2, 3 | 200 | 135 | 230 | 180 | 48 | 51 | 100 |
| Rangimarie rooms 1, 2 | 180 | 120 | 200 | 150 | 48 | 51 | 90 |
| Rangimarie rooms 2, 3 | 70 | 45 | 80 | 60 | 24 | 24 | 30 |
| Rangimarie room 1 | 120 | 72 | 130 | 100 | 24 | 27 | 50 |
| Rangimarie room 2 | 60 | 45 | 70 | 50 | 24 | 30 | 30 |
| Rangimarie room 3 | 35 | 24 | 30 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Angus room 1, 2 | 50 | 24 | 60 | 50 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Enquire by email venues@tepapa.govt.nz or phone +64 (0)4 381 7272
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