The iconic building of Auckland War Memorial Museum lends a unique sense of sophistication and style to any occasion. Set in the beautiful and lush surrounds of the Auckland Domain, with views of Auckland’s City and Harbour, Auckland Museum provides a spectacular setting for your event.
Whether you’re hosting a formal dinner party or cocktail function, a small conference or seminar, or planning a new product launch or client presentation, Auckland Museum offers multiple venues to suit your event perfectly. With striking architecture and majestic neolithic columns Auckland Museum presents guests with a unique experience. Enjoy a thrilling Maori Cultural performance or welcome surrounded by sacred taonga (treasures), a special after-hours exhibition tour or cocktails with the dinosaurs.
The Auckland Museum events team deliver outstanding events and have years of experience and a reputation for fantastic service. This coupled with a variety of premium catering options Auckland Museum offers you great flexibility and choice.
With ever changing temporary exhibitions, no two events will be the same. Talk to us about a tailored event experience.
For a 3D walk through of our event spaces visit http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/your-museum/venue-hire/venues/3d-tours-and-floorplans
With an experienced Event Team supporting you, six venues and four caterers to choose from Auckland Museum can provide a bespoke event to suit your needs.
Auckland Museum features:
• The Event Centre with seated dining for 400pax, standing cocktail for 500pax or a theatre for 600pax.
• The Atrium with standing cocktail for 500pax
• The Grand Foyer with seated dining for 150pax, standing cocktail for 300pax or a theatre for 100pax.
• The Auditorium and Lobby with standing cocktail for 199pax and theatre for 199pax.
• Access to Auckland’s leading catering experts, Auckland Museum has partnered with Collective, Dawsons, The Kitchen c/o Skycity and Urban Gourmet.
• The Museum Store with a range of curated corporate gift options for your guests.
• The Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum Māori Cultural group who are available for private performances outside of Museum opening hours.
Enquire with the Events Team to organise your tailored event experience. See below what some of our happy clients have said about their event:
“Last night we held the Enviro-Mark Solutions outstanding performance awards in the beautiful Events Centre. The team were a pleasure to deal with, the event ran very smoothly and the feedback we’ve had from the guests was exceptional – thank you.”
- Josephine – Enviro-Mark Solutions Limited
"Exceptional venue - elegant, breathtaking views and perfect as a showcase of Auckland.”
- Maria Lamari, Venue Management Association May 2018
"I have always wanted to host a Company event in the Event Centre and our Conference Dinner was the perfect opportunity. As we had many out of town guests it was a great way to showcase Auckland and everyone commented at how impressive the venue was.”
- Emma Ridling Executive Assistant, Datacom Group
"I have no hesitation in recommending Auckland Museum as a function venue. The staff are extremely easy to deal with, nothing is too much trouble, the venue itself is superb. Well done Auckland Museum for making our Christmas function the best so far."
- Trudy, TransNet NZ Ltd