Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Te Papa’s unique conference and meeting spaces offer the flexibility to host a vast range of events through one single contact.

Operated by Tākina Events and situated on Wellington’s distinctive waterfront, New Zealand’s national museum boasts the city’s largest selection of venue spaces.

Experience Te Papa’s hospitality surrounded by the stories and treasures of the nation. Te Papa has the facilities to host both large-scale and intimate events with experienced in-house AV and catering available. Its natural lighting, harbour views, on-site parking and proximity to the city’s hotels make it an ideal event location for guests.

Highlights

  • Large, elegant and versatile spaces.
  • Stunning natural light and waterfront views.
  • Plenary space seating up to 550 delegates.
  • Up to 519 square metres of exhibition and catering space.
  • New Zealand’s national museum is home to art, culture and natural history collections.

Rooms available

Spaces Floor area Ceiling height Theatre Banquet Cocktail Classroom Boardroom U-shape Cabaret
Oceania 519m² 2.8m 560 350 610 264 54 66 200
Icon 375m² 2.9m 158 140 250 96 30 36 70
Soundings Theatre 428m² 5.5m 328 - - - -    
Signs of a Nation 250m² 7.0m - 50 150 - -    
Te Marae 350m² 9.0m 250 200 250 -      
Amokura Gallery 894m² 7.0m 550 480 700 330 78 66 250
Blue Whale Meeting Room 1   2.8m - - - - 8    
Blue Whale Meeting Room 2   2.8m - - - - 20    
Rangimarie Room 1 188m² 2.8m 120 120 150 81 30 27 70
Rangimarie Room 2 114m² 2.8m 70 60 70 51 24 30 35
Rangimarie Room 3 53m² 2.8m 40 20 40 24 18 18 15
Rangimarie Rooms 1, 2 and 3 355m² 2.8m 156 180 300 100 48 66 120
Angus Rooms 1 and 2 89m² 2.8m 60 50 60 30 24 30 30