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WAIKATO MUSEUM and ArtsPost offer a unique experience and atmosphere for your event

Whether it is an exclusive invite-only soiree, or a product launch with beer and nibbles, we can work with you to create a long-lasting impression.

Conveniently located in the heart of Hamilton's cultural precinct and adjacent to the CBD, Waikato Museum and ArtsPost Galleries provide distinctive opportunities for a variety of occasions at competitive rates.

From the stunning architectural space of the museum foyer to the elegantly dressed galleries at both Waikato Museum and ArtsPost, the stage is set for your highly successful and memorable occasion.

We’re really excited to welcome Curio Cafe to our premises as our cafe and catering option. Graham McFarlane from The Verandah Café has developed some great conference, meeting, and client evening catering options that he can tailor to suit your needs and budget. Curio have developed a menu with fantastic selections available for your delegates at day conferences or meetings, or canapés and buffets for your clients.

Click here to view the catering options for Conferences and Meetings, Casual Functions, and the Beverage Menu available for your event

Venue Hire Packages

Download a PDF of our Venue Hire Flyer here:

	Nibbles and Networking The Museum Foyer offers a great location for an after-work corporate launch, community group get-together, or work outing.
	Behind the Scenes Take a look behind the scenes and create a unique experience for your after-hours event
	Art and Ambience ArtsPost Galleries and Shop offer a unique venue for your function. Three galleries of art set a fantastic tone for your evening and the shop stocks a wide range of local art and crafts that suit a variety of tastes and budgets.
	Fun for Adults Fancy a bit of fun with your colleagues? If Mario Karts, games, puzzles, a climbing wall, rowing machines, an Earthquake house, and brain teasers appeal, this could be the package for you.
	Kids Birthday Bash Want an awesome venue for a kid's birthday party? We have the venue for you

Special Blockbuster Venue Hire Package

Ngaa Pou Whenua Venure Hire Package
Ngaa Pou Whenua: A modern story of the four iwi of Tainui waka. Take a journey with Waikato, Parehauraki, Raukawa and Maniapoto as they discuss the land, the people and their dreams. If you’re looking for an evening or client function with a difference, you can add a cultural flavour at Waikato Museum.

Red Yellow {All} Black Venue Hire Package
If you’re looking for an evening or client function with a difference, you can add a unique rugby flavour at the Waikato Museum.This is an exciting, lively exhibition! Under the three themes of People, Passion and Play, visitors are able to take a close look at rugby in the Waikato. There is a great mix of players represented, from juniors to superstars, as well as fantastic highlights from our history.