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Weddings at Te Papa

Iconic, scenic, central. Weddings at Te Papa are remembered long after the first dance.

Our central waterfront location, stunning spaces, and world-class service make every celebration special.

We offer two all-inclusive wedding packages designed to make your day smooth, memorable, and stress-free. Both packages include venue hire, wait staff, beverages, and a three-course meal — with no hidden costs, so you can focus on what matters most.

Canapé service, 2022. Photo by Ricky Situ. Te Papa (223663)

Plated dinner menu, 2024. Photo by Anna Briggs. Te Papa (263523)

Tākina Events Food Photoshoot, 2024. Photo by Anna Briggs.Te Papa (263340)

Classic wedding package

Package inclusions:

  • Choice of venue within Te Papa

  • One drink per guest on arrival

  • Four bottles of wine per table of 10 guests

  • Three-course set menu

  • Service staff

  • Staffing and setup for your ceremony and/or reception layout

  • Venue clean-up.

Deluxe wedding package

Enjoy all the features of the Classic Package, plus:

  • One hour of canapés on arrival

  • Alternate mains served to guests, with two dishes presented in rotation based on your selections made prior to the event.

Package inclusions

  • Dedicated event planner

  • Free parking for up to four cars

  • White-dressed bridal table

  • 5m x 5m dance floor

  • Microphone and PA system

  • White-skirted cake table with silver cake knife

  • Full-length white oval tablecloths and linen napkins

  • Crockery, cutlery, and glassware

  • Photo backdrops provided (please note some areas of the museum cannot be photographed due to cultural or copyright reasons)

Terms and conditions

  • No BYO beverages allowed

  • Catering is provided exclusively by Te Papa

  • Arrival drinks and wine on the table must be selected from our house options

  • Pricing for these packages is based on a minimum of 70 guests and includes GST.

Download the Weddings at Te Papa package 

Weddings at Te Papa package (3.30 MB)

Get in touch with us to organise your next event

Explore wedding venues

  • A large auditorium with a man in a suit standing at a podium talking to a large seated audience.

    Te Papa venue: Amokura

    This flexible gallery for conference or cocktails offers uninterrupted floor space, high ceilings, and sweeping harbour views.

    Capacity 550

  • A view of Wellington harbour and moored boats with native trees in the foreground.

    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

  • A large room with a round window is full of people at a party. The room is light in dark purples and blues.

    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