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Te Papa venue: Amokura

Boasting 894 square metres of open, pillar-free floor space with natural light and harbour views, Amokura Gallery is perfect for large conferences, trade shows, and banquets.

This impressive conference hall has hosted some of the museum’s most successful exhibitions, including Wonderland and Dreamworks. With nearly 900 square metres uninterrupted by pillars or partitions, it’s ideal for large conferences, trade shows, and banquet dinners.

Featuring a high-stud ceiling and striking architectural presence, Amokura Gallery provides a memorable setting for any event.

Look inside

Meetings, Trade Show 2023. Photo by Smoke Photography. Te Papa (274173)

Surrealist Art I He Toi Pohewa opening event, 2021. Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (172821)

HX2024 Harcourts Conference 2024. Photo by Smoke Photography

Te Papa Venues 2024. Photo by the Way Home. Te Papa (267163)

Capacity

SQMCeiling heightLengthWidth
894 M27M
TheatreClassroomBanquetCabaret
520300420200
CocktailExhibition
(3M x 3M booth)
U-shapeBoardroom
6506678

Please note, these capacities are the maximum number of people, with no additional factors such as a stage or catering set-ups.

Contact us

Enquire by email venues@tepapa.govt.nz or phone +64 (0)4 381 7272

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