New Zealand Timber Museum

Museum: 9am - 3pm, 7 days · TrainWorld: 10am - 3pm, Thurs - Sun · Café: 9am-3pm, Tues - Sun

Historic Venue for Waikato Weddings, Functions, and Corporate Events

Host your event in one of Putāruru’s most idyllic and historic spaces

Looking for a venue hire that offers character, charm, and a story to tell? The New Zealand Timber Museum offers unique spaces filled with character and charm. Whether you’re planning a wedding, event or corporate gathering, our flexible spaces can meet your needs, complete with on-site catering available from our Redwoods Café & Eatery.

Booking Contact: bookings@nztm.org.nz or 021 213 4392

Arapuni Church

Built in 1926 The Arapuni church was moved to Timber Museum site in the 1990s.

A quaint building, this is a perfect venue for an intimate ceremony.

For available options for hire of the Arapuni Church contact us: bookings@nztm.org.nz or call 021 213 4392

Sycamore Function Room

Welcome to The Sycamore Room, a tribute to Cam Sycamore, one of the founding members of the Timber Museum.

This portion of the building was once the Putaruru Hotel. It has undergone several transformations and has been renovated with the support of NTACT.

The space can host 250 - 300 people and includes kitchen and facilities.

For available options for hire of the Sycamore Function Room, contact us at: bookings@nztm.org.nz or call 021 213 4392

* Final photo is an example of layout -decorations are not included in hire of venue.

Catering by Redwood Café & Eatery

Our on-site café, Redwood Café & Eatery, offers tailored menus and full-service on-site catering for events of all types, including weddings, corporate events, and special functions.

We have menus to suit all events and occasions - from canapés, platters to buffets and more! Or you can work with the Redwood Café chefs to develop a menu perfectly designed to your needs.

To discuss your menu, contact us: bookings@nztm.org.nz or call 021 213 4392