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Whether you're hosting a formal dinner party, a small conference or seminar, or planning your dream wedding, you'll find the venue to suit your event in one of Auckland's most iconic buildings.

Capacity chart

Venue	Seated dining	Standing cocktail	Theatre
Atrium	-	500	-
Auditorium	-	199	199
Champagne Mezzanine	-	200	-
Event Centre	450	500	600
Grand Foyer	150	300	100
Origins Gallery	-	200	-

Discover Auckland's most iconic venue

Have a look around at the spaces available for hire at Auckland Museum.

Atrium

500 standing cocktail

The Atrium is a stunning architectural space perfect for cocktail functions, performances, or pre-dinner drinks.

Auditorium

199 standing cocktail | 199 theatre

The 199-seat raked Auditorium is perfect for boutique conferences, presentations or performances - with audio visual equipment included.

Champagne Mezzanine

200 STANDING COCKTAIL

Positioned in the heart of the Museum and above the Grand Foyer, the Champagne Mezzanine is the Museum’s latest addition to the suite of exceptional spaces for hire.

Event Centre

450 Seated Dining | 500 standing cocktail | 600 theatre

Celebrate your next event under the copper dome on the roof of Auckland Museum with a 360-degree view over Auckland.

Grand Foyer

150 seated dining | 300 standing cocktail | 100 theatre

Inspire your guests in the majestic neo-classical Grand Foyer.

Origins Gallery

250 standing cocktail

Dinosaurs, moa, and more - treat your guests to a truly unique Museum experience with the Origins Gallery.

3D tours and floor plans

Not in Auckland? View 3D tours and floor plans for some of our larger spaces.