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
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
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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
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
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
Te Papa venue: Te Huinga Centre
A private entrance leads to five versatile conference and meeting rooms sharing a central reception space.
Capacity 40-190
Te Papa venue: Rongomaraeroa, the marae
An authentic, atmospheric venue for your unique cocktail party, dinner, or performance.
Capacity 250
Te Papa venue: Signs of a Nation and Espresso Bar
An intimate venue with a rich sense of place, perfect for your cocktail party, dinner, or other special event.
Capacity 150
Te Papa venue: Blue Whale
Meet at the museum with boardroom spaces in the heart of Wellington, ideal for focused business meetings and collaborative team sessions.
Capacity 20
