The Bath House Pump Room at Rotorua Museum
Government Gardens, Rotorua North Island New Zealand 3201 View Map

Venue Highlights

The Bath House Pump Room is the quintessential venue for exclusive cocktail functions and formal dinners. The Bath House building, home to Rotorua Museum, is an architectural landmark and is recognised as the city’s signature throughout New Zealand.

Opened in 1908, the Bath House attracted visitors from around the world, lured by Rotorua’s curative waters. By day visitors bathed in the thermal baths and received a variety of treatments. Evenings were a time for relaxation and entertainment.

The Pump Room (foyer and mezzanine area) was the focal point for social occasions. The Pump Room features a spectacular high ceiling, detailed plaster mouldings, finely crafted native timber fixtures and a stunning outlook over the Government Gardens.

Location

Rotorua Museum is located within the heart of the city and within easy walking distance to the Convention Centre, Energy Events Centre, the lakefront and major hotels.

Catering Information

Food and beverage services are provided by a number of major Rotorua hotels and caterers ensuring an international standard of service and quality.

Accolades

Rotorua Museum is winner of three national tourism awards including a distinction award in 2002/3. In 2003 Rotorua Museum became the first New Zealand Museum to be invited to present at the world ”Best in Heritage” conference organised by the European Heritage Association.