The Dowse Art Museum

The Dowse Art Museum will give you two meetings to organise your big day and a free two-hour rehearsal. Our rooms can be configured in a multitude of ways with spaces available for outdoor ceremonies, buffet dinners and dancing.

As part of our wedding package, we offer the use of all of our rooms, the Courtyard, the Foyer and our Kitchenette together.

We also include a certified Duty Manager for alcohol and one extra staff member (for security or as bar staff). We also offer use of all of our in-house equipment, such as tables and chairs, PA system, lectern and projector, and elegant, high-quality Italian glassware.

THE JAMES COE CENTRE AND COURTYARD

Two adjacent spaces with glass slider door access to an open central courtyard, with a small kitchen facility available for use. Available for hire during and outside public gallery hours.

 JAMES COE ONE   100 standing capacity, 116m2

A large double-height, acoustically-sound space, with glass slider door access onto the central courtyard.  It is a fantastic venue for formal lectures, strategic planning sessions, symposia and presentations.

JAMES COE TWO   85 standing capacity, 73m2

This space can be fully enclosed and blacked-out as a stand-alone venue or can serve as a perfect breakout space to compliment James Coe One.

THE COURTYARD   85 standing capacity, 96m2

This is an outdoor area enclosed by large glass sliders.  The space is double-height and very sheltered, but not covered from wet weather.  It is a visual treat as it allows the guests to be part of the gallery experience, looking directly into the galleries.

THE FOYER    100 standing capacity, 106m2

The reception area is a large space suitable for cocktail functions, business presentations or seated dinners. Available outside gallery hours only.

THE MEETING ROOM   20 standing capacity, 25m2

This multi-purpose meeting space is located upstairs alongside the Blumhardt Gallery, and is perfect for more intimate meetings or a small boardroom gathering. Available for hire at any time.

For more information contact:

Visitor Services
Ph: +64 4 560 1473
Fax: +64 4 569 5877
newdowsevenue@huttcity.govt.nz
www.newdowse.org.nz