Event Centre

City views from the prefunction seating area 

Under the elegant copper dome on the roof of the Museum sits the Lion Foundation Event Centre. This circular glazed space offers panoramic views across Auckland and can seat up to 450 guests for lunch or dinner, and can host up to 700 guests for cocktails.

The Event Centre is suitable for corporate and private events including weddings, dinners, cocktail parties or small exhibitions.  There are two pre-function spaces.

Venue hire includes the use of up to 45 oval banquet tables and 450 banquet chairs. The catering supplier can provide cutlery, crockery and bar equipment if required. 

The Event Centre is available for both day and evening events 7 days a week.

Enquiries

To discuss your event at Auckland Museum, please contact us.

Lucy O’Mahony
Events Manager 
Tel: (64 9) 306 7056
Email: lomahony@aucklandmuseum.com

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Floor Plan

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Capacity

Banquet 

 Cocktail

 Theatre

 450
 700
 610
Please note capacities are reduced depending on size of stage and/or dancefloor requirements

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