Wellington Foyer

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

Capacity charts and floor plans

View the capacity charts and floor plans for Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

About the space

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.

Catering

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.