
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
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Hire this intimate venue with a rich sense of place, perfect for a cocktail function, dinner, or special event.
Situated in the heart of the museum, the space offers a central, atmospheric setting, overlooking some of the most significant cultural areas at Te Papa.
For larger functions, it can be combined with Espresso café on the same floor, providing space for an additional 250 guests.
| Cockails | Banquet | |
| Capacity | 150 | 50 |
Enquire by email venues@tepapa.govt.nz or phone +64 (0)4 381 7272
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Capacity 30–560

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