Auckland Museum

Wondering where to get married?

If you're looking for a wedding location that will make your day truly special, look no further than one of Auckland Museums' stunning wedding venues. For a grand, elegant wedding, the Event Centre is beautifully appointed, with magnificent 360-degree views of the city and harbour. Or choose the marbled Grand Foyer for a dramatic backdrop, steeped in history.

Event Centre

Celebrate your wedding under the elegant copper dome on the roof of the Auckland Museum, with 360-degree views of Auckland city and harbour.

Host your ceremony, pre-dinner drinks and reception.

• Seats up to 450 guests for a reception
• Host 600 guests at a cocktail-style reception
• Two pre-function accommodating 120 guests each
• Available day and evening, 7 days a week

Grand Foyer

The marbled Grand Foyer with its neo-classical Doric columns and stained-glass lead-light ceiling soaring three floors above is a truly unique venue.

Host your ceremony and reception in the Grand Foyer with pre-dinner drinks on the steps of the Museum or within Origins Gallery.

• Seats up to 150 guests for a reception
• Host 300 guests at a cocktail-style reception
• Available for evening events 7 days a week

Sitting proudly amongst the grounds of the Domain, Auckland Museum provides a spectacular venue. With its striking neo-classical architecture & majestic columns, the Museum provides an elegant backdrop for your wedding ceremony & reception.

Our dedicated team and carefully selected caterers will work with you to help you to create your unique wedding. Whatever you choose, your wedding will be one which you will treasure forever. We want to help you make your wedding at the Museum a truly memorable experience.

What our clients say...

“We had an amazing day and are very happy that we chose to hold our reception at the Events Centre. The whole place looked stunning and our only disappointment was that we couldn’t party on for longer! We would definitely recommend the Auckland Museum for any of our friends' future weddings without hesitation “

• Craig and Larina