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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.

Make your next meeting memorable at New Zealand's national museum.

Book one or both of these private boardroom venues for your next business meeting or team-building event. Located in the heart of Te Papa with a private foyer, your team can connect with New Zealand's stories before or after your session.

Look inside

Meetings Tradeshow 2023, Photo by Smoke Photography.

Blue Whale venue room, 2015. Photo by Kate Whitley. Te Papa (3607)

Tākina Events menu shoot, 2024. Photo by Anna Briggs. Te Papa (263262)

Blue Whale venue room, 2015. Photograph by Kate Whitley. Te Papa (3609)

Capacity

 Boardroom
Room 18
Room 220

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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