Please note: Venue hire at City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi is currently unavailable. Find similar venue hire options at Wellington Museum and Space Place.
City Gallery Wellington is one of New Zealand’s foremost contemporary art galleries, offering distinctive, memorable exhibitions from local, national, and international artists.
Public opening hours:
4pm - 7.30 pm, Monday to Friday
10am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday
Hancock Gallery and Foyer
Entertain your guests in style in the Hancock Gallery and Foyer.
Consider the Hancock Gallery and Foyer for:
- dinner and breakfast events for up to 60 seated guests
- award ceremonies and presentations for up to 150 seated guests
- cocktails, drinks and canapés for up to 150 standing guests.
Adam Auditorium
The Adam Auditorium is located on the ground floor of the gallery, with entry from the main entrance and private entry from Harris Street. This theatre-style auditorium has capacity for 134 seated and two wheelchair spaces.
Consider the Adam Auditorium for:
- film screenings and product launches
- conferences and lunch time meetings
- debates and performances.
Deane and Hirschfeld Foyer
The Deane and Hirschfeld Foyer, upstairs, provides the perfect setting for smaller gatherings for cocktails and canapés. Transform this blank canvas to meet your requirements, and enjoy private viewings of exhibitions in the Deane and Hirschfeld Galleries.
Consider the Deane and Hirschfeld Foyer for:
- dinner and breakfast events for up to 60 seated guests
- award ceremonies and presentations for up to 60 seated guests
- cocktails, drinks and canapés for up to 80 standing guests.
City Gallery Wellington Boardroom
The City Gallery Wellington Boardroom, upstairs, is perfect for smaller meetings. This bright space offers harbour views and access to complementary secure wi-fi.
Consider the City Gallery Boardroom for smaller events such as:
- meetings for up to 12 seated guests (catered breakfast/lunch options available)
- cocktails, drinks, and canapés for up to 20 standing guests.