Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053Contemporary architectural icon
Melbourne Museum – A Prestigious Event Venue in the Heart of Carlton Gardens
Nestled within Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Museum is a cultural icon offering breathtaking architecture, immersive exhibits, and world-class event spaces. As the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere, it features eight main galleries and temporary exhibitions across three levels, providing a versatile and inspiring setting for any occasion.
From corporate entertaining and cocktail parties to wedding receptions, product launches, and conferences, Melbourne Museum’s unique event spaces cater to both intimate and large-scale functions. Surrounded by 64 acres of lush greenery, this prestigious venue blends history, nature, and modern elegance, ensuring a truly unforgettable event experience.
Host your next function in one of Melbourne’s best function venues. Enquire today to secure Melbourne Museum for your upcoming event.
Capacities
| SPACE | COCKTAIL | BANQUET | THEATRE | CABARET | BOARDROOM |
| Treetops |
180 |
100 |
120 |
80 | 32 |
| Museum Theatre |
214 |
– |
214 | – | – |
| Melbourne Gallery | 350 | 150 | 100 | 120 | – |
| Main Foyer & Walk |
2000 |
650 | 600 | 550 | – |
| Science & Life Gallery |
300 |
50 | – | – | – |
| North Terrace | 250 | – | – | – | – |
bespoke catering packages
As the exclusive caterer for Melbourne Museum, The Fresh Collective provides seasonal menus made with the most fresh and locally sourced produce. Our expertise in cocktail events, corporate functions, wedding receptions and engagement parties, will ensure an unforgettable food and beverage experience for your event at the Melbourne Museum.
Function Menu
Melbourne Museum offers a beautiful and unique setting for your event, located in the heart of Carlton Gardens. Enquire today to view our selection of menus to complement your occasion.
Absolutely delicious food, and great service from the wait staff. Would not hesitate to hold our corporate networking event at Melbourne Museum again!
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Facilities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Access to amenities
- Loading dock access if required
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LOCATION & PARKING
Easy access to trams and trains with a 900-bay car park.
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Spaces
Main Foyer and Walk
Elevate Your Event with Stunning Architecture and Ambiance
Make a lasting impression at Melbourne Museum’s Main Foyer and Walk Space, where soaring ceilings, contemporary design, and immersive surroundings create the perfect venue for your next event. Overlooking the lush Forest Gallery and featuring dynamic lighting options, this venue seamlessly blends grandeur with versatility.
Ideal for lavish gala dinners, corporate networking events, and stylish cocktail receptions, the Main Foyer and Walk Space offers an exceptional experience in one of Melbourne’s most remarkable venues for hire.
Enquire now to secure this spectacular space for your event.
Melbourne Gallery
Immerse Your Guests in Melbourne’s Cultural Landscape
Host your next corporate function or social event at Melbourne Gallery, a space that brings Melbourne’s story to life. Featuring immersive displays, an expansive walkway entrance, and breathtaking views of the Royal Exhibition Building and Forest Gallery, this Melbourne venue for hire is ideal for cocktail receptions, exclusive dinners, and cultural showcases.
Create a truly memorable experience in the heart of Melbourne. Enquire now to secure Melbourne Gallery for your next event.
Melbourne Museum Plaza
Melbourne’s Ultimate Outdoor Event Destination
Stretching from Nicholson Street to Rathdowne Street, Museum Plaza is an unparalleled outdoor event space set against the backdrop of Melbourne’s most celebrated architectural landmarks. Frequently hosting high-profile public events and immersive exhibitions, this expansive Melbourne venue for hire offers flexibility for large installations, marquees, and interactive experiences.
Ideal for corporate activations, festivals, outdoor markets, and brand showcases, this dynamic setting ensures an unforgettable experience for guests.
Turn your vision into reality—Enquire today to book Museum Plaza for your next event.
Museum Theatre
A Cutting-Edge Venue for Conferences & Events
Museum Theatre at Melbourne Museum is designed to elevate corporate events, product launches, and corporate conferences. Featuring advanced audiovisual technology, tiered seating for optimal viewing, and full accessibility options, this venue ensures a seamless and engaging event experience. The added benefit of dressing rooms, showers, and a green room makes it perfect for high-profile events.
Host an event that makes an impact. Enquire now to secure Museum Theatre for your next function.
North Terrace
Say ‘I Do’ in a Stunning Outdoor Setting
For a wedding ceremony in Melbourne like no other, North Terrace at Melbourne Museum offers a breathtaking outdoor space overlooking the lush Carlton Gardens. Elevated on a mezzanine level, this exclusive venue is perfect for couples seeking a romantic and elegant setting for their special day.
With power access and an optional marquee, North Terrace is a versatile venue for hire that can also accommodate cocktail receptions, corporate functions, and private celebrations. Guests can also explore the nearby Forest Gallery and Milarri Gardens, adding a unique touch to your event.
Enquire now to secure this enchanting venue for your unforgettable occasion.
Science and Life Gallery
Step Back in Time for a Unique Event Experience
Create an unforgettable experience at Melbourne Museum’s Science and Life Gallery, where guests can mingle beneath awe-inspiring dinosaur skeletons and wander through the captivating Dinosaur Walk. This versatile venue is designed to spark curiosity and wonder, making it an exceptional choice for weddings, corporate functions, and cocktail receptions.
With its immersive displays and striking ambiance, the Science and Life Gallery offers a spectacular setting for any occasion, ensuring a truly one-of-a-kind event experience.
Enquire now to book this breathtaking venue for your next event.
Treetops
A Scenic Venue for Every Occasion
With expansive glass windows overlooking Carlton Gardens, Treetops at Melbourne Museum provides a tranquil yet stylish setting for a range of events. Whether you’re planning a wedding reception, corporate gathering, lunch event, or cocktail function, this Melbourne venue’s relaxed ambiance ensures an unforgettable experience.
Create a refined and picturesque event at Treetops. Enquire now to secure your booking.
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Brisbane Venues
Brisbane brings a relaxed confidence to events, with river views, heritage spaces and a strong sense of place.
Our Brisbane venues span some of the city’s most loved settings. Riverlife at Kangaroo Point offers riverside views, private gardens and a sandstone backdrop that feels calm and special. Waters Edge Weddings & Events sits high above Portside Wharf in Hamilton, with wide river outlooks and flexible spaces just minutes from the CBD. Queensland Museum Kurilpa in South Bank delivers fully immersive function and event spaces that can be transformed into unforgettable settings—ideal for weddings, gala dinners, business meetings and cocktail receptions set within Brisbane’s iconic cultural precinct.
Canberra Venues
Canberra is a city full of character, where history, art and design create the perfect backdrop for any event.
Our Canberra venues centre around the National Portrait Gallery, one of the city’s most striking spaces. With four distinct event areas, the gallery provides a refined setting for corporate and private occasions, surrounded by portraiture that tells the story of Australia. From weddings and cocktail receptions to banquets, awards nights and seminars, each event is supported by thoughtful styling and menus designed to suit the occasion.
Melbourne Venues
Melbourne is a city full of energy, culture and character, and we love helping events come to life here.
Our venues span the city’s most inspiring spaces. ACMI at Federation Square offers contemporary, immersive settings perfect for corporate and private events.
The Immigration Museum brings heritage charm in the heart of the CBD, while Melbourne Museum combines striking galleries with the beauty of Carlton Gardens. For drama and impact, Melbourne Theatre Company provides architecturally stunning spaces, and the Royal Exhibition Building delivers grandeur like no other. St Kilda Town Hall blends Victorian elegance with modern functionality, and Scienceworks brings playful, industrial spaces for events that need a little extra energy.
Sydney Venues
Sydney is a city made for gathering, with spaces that feel big, bold and full of character.
From cultural icons like the Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Australian Chamber of Orchestra and Bangarra Dance Theatre, to the drama of Sydney Theatre Company and Bell Shakespeare, our venues sit among the city’s most respected institutions. Add harbour icons like the Overseas Passenger Terminal, or relaxed green surrounds at Strathfield Golf Club, and you have spaces for every kind of event.
