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Te Papa's Wellington Foyer is six storeys high with granite floors and a huge circular window framing the city. It's a spectacular setting for a large-scale showcase, dinner, or ball.
778m²
30m
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500
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450
900
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Please note, these capacities are the maximum number of people, with no additional factors such as a stage or catering set-ups.
View the capacity charts and floor plans for Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Wellington Foyer is a dramatic venue for evening events. Situated in Te Papa in front of a huge circular window, and in the middle of The Void – an artwork that travels the height of the museum.
Flanked by two of our most popular exhibitions, there's little needed in the way of decoration. However, if you do want to make an impact our AV team can create stunning lighting displays, or you can use the height of the space for hanging features.
Whatever you decide, the Wellington Foyer will be a venue your guests remember.
Wellington Foyer is available for evening functions as it's a public space in the museum.
If you want outstanding food, our in-house chefs can accommodate anything from healthy breakfasts to indulgent degustations. Our philosophy is to nourish people and ideas with local, sustainable, and delicious cuisine. Explore the menus.
Or, head out enjoy Wellington’s world-class hospitality scene. Both our spaces are in the city centre with lots of food options nearby.
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre offers modern, light-filled spaces which can be customised to suit every event.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa’s purpose-built event spaces allow guests to be immersed in the energy of our national museum.