Dowse Venues
Andrew Douglas
Functions & Resource Coordinator
E venues@dowse.org.nz
P 027 369 7391
The Dowse Art Museum has a number of multi-purpose event spaces placed around an enclosed outdoor courtyard. The spaces can be configured in a multitude of ways to cater for anything from a workshop for 20, a formal lecture for 80, or to accommodate a seated dinner and reception area for 100.
A winner of numerous design and architecture awards, The Dowse is perfectly suited to a variety of corporate, community and social events, including weddings, conferences, receptions, fairs, seminars, birthdays, workshops and product launches—anything requiring an injection of creative flair!
There is pay and display parking for easy accessibility, and a regular bus service from downtown Wellington stops nearby. There is disabled access to all public spaces.
Our friendly team is happy to discuss any special requirements you may need.
The largest of our spaces with a high ceiling, great acoustics and access to the Courtyard.
- Approximately 116m²
- Cocktail (standing only): 100
- Theatre-style: 100
- Seated dinner (10 per table): 60
- Workshop (5 per table): 60
- U-shape (with tables): 30
Hire rate begins at $78 per hour.
A smaller room that can be fully enclosed or used as a break-out space to complement James Coe 1. It has beautiful natural light, varnished floors with large glass sliding doors to access the central Courtyard and cantilevered doors that can be opened to the foyer after 5pm. Please note that adding the Courtyard and Foyer with incur additional fees.
- Approximately 72m²
- Cocktail (standing only): 60
- Theatre-style: 50
- Workshop (5 per table): 30
- U-shape (with tables): 20
- U-shape (seats only): 30
- Seated dinner (10 per table): 30
Hire rate begins at $68 per hour.
Consists of James Coe 1 and 2 together. A moveable wall links these two spaces together. Perfect for private social functions, large seated dinners or conferences requiring a breakout space or room for catering.
- Cocktail: 150
- Theatre-style: 100
- Seated dinner (10 per table): 100
- Workshop (5 per table): 60
- U-shape (with tables): 30
Hire rate begins at $132 per hour.
An intimate, well-lit space that is perfect for smaller meetings with minimal catering.
- Approximately 25m²
- Boardroom: 12
Hire rate begins at $42 per hour.
Catering
We work with a carefully vetted group of caterers who are experienced delivering in high quality food in a Museum environment. Once you've selected your caterer and menu, we'll work closely with them to ensure that the food and drink service runs smoothly and seamlessly at your event.
Our preferred caterers include:
- Bellbird Eatery 04 260 0161 | hello@bellbirdeatery.co.nz
- Blue Carrot Catering 04 568 8838 | sales@bluecarrot.co.nz
- Canape Company 027 822 6273 | orders.canapecompany.co.nz
- Chalet Catering 04 566 4602 | info@chaletcaterers.co.nz
- Food Envy 021 023 76342 | catering@foodenvy.nz
- Simply Food 04 472 7333 | orders@simplyfood.co.nz
