Australian Museum
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Australian Museum – A Historic Sydney Venue for Memorable Events
Located in the heart of the Sydney CBD, the Australian Museum, established in 1827, is a cultural and historical landmark. The iconic sandstone building offers a unique blend of heritage charm and sophistication, making it an exceptional setting for any event.
With curated galleries and versatile event spaces, the Australian Museum is ideal for banquets, corporate cocktail parties, private dinners, award evenings, and seminars or presentations. Complement your chosen event space with bespoke catering packages tailored to suit the occasion, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience.
Host your next gathering at one of the most distinctive function venues Sydney has to offer. Enquire today to book your event at the Australian Museum.
Capacities
| SPACE | COCKTAIL | BANQUET | THEATRE | Boardroom |
| Wild Planet |
200 |
80 |
– |
– |
| Westpac Long Gallery |
150 |
90 |
– | – |
| Dinosaurs |
230 |
– |
– | – |
| Minerals | 150 |
– |
– |
– |
| Hintze Hall | 450 | 260 | – | – |
| Harbourview Room 2 | 100 | 70 | 60 | 30 |
| Harbourview Room 1 | 200 | 150 | – | – |
| Lecture Theatre | – | – | 118 | – |
bespoke catering packages
As the exclusive caterer for the Australian Museum, The Fresh Collective provides a selection of menus created using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. 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 Australian Museum.
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LOCATION & PARKING
The Australian Museum is located on the corner of College Street and William Street in central Sydney, just across the road from Hyde Park and opposite St Mary’s Cathedral. The Australian Museum is easily accessible via bus or train. There are numerous parking stations in the surrounding areas.
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Spaces
Dinosaurs
Host Your Event in the Dinosaurs Gallery at the Australian Museum
Transform your next event into a prehistoric adventure by hosting it in the Dinosaurs gallery at the Australian Museum. Featuring a dramatic display of over 10 life-sized dinosaur skeletons, this unique venue creates an awe-inspiring atmosphere, perfect for cocktail receptions and corporate parties.
With its unparalleled setting, the Dinosaurs gallery guarantees an extraordinary event experience, making it one of the most unique function venues in Sydney for those seeking something truly distinctive.
Bring your event to life in a venue that leaves a lasting impression. Contact us today to secure the Dinosaurs gallery for your special occasion.
Harbourview Rooms
Host Your Event in the Harbour View Rooms, Darlinghurst
The Harbour View Rooms, situated at 1 William Street, Darlinghurst, boast stunning panoramic views of St Mary’s Cathedral and the iconic Kings Cross Coke sign. With floor-to-ceiling windows and a large balcony, this light-filled venue offers a stylish and versatile setting for a wide range of events.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or cocktail party, the Harbour View Rooms provide a sophisticated backdrop for your gathering. Renowned among the most picturesque event venues in Sydney, this space delivers both elegance and functionality.
Make your event unforgettable at the Harbour View Rooms. Contact us today to secure this beautiful venue.
Hintze Hall
Host Your Event in Hintze Hall, Australian Museum
Hintze Hall, located at the Australian Museum, is a stunning event space that blends heritage with modern sophistication. With its elegant sandstone walls, rustic Australian Blackbutt flooring, and connection to the Museum's historical galleries from 1827, this venue offers an unparalleled atmosphere for grand occasions.
Ideal for large cocktail events and banquet dinners, Hintze Hall stands out as one of the best function venues in Sydney. Its timeless design and spacious layout create a perfect setting for corporate functions, celebrations, and gala evenings.
Celebrate in one of Sydney's most iconic venues. Contact us today to secure Hintze Hall for your next event.
Lecture Theatre
Host Your Event in the Lecture Theatre, Darlinghurst
Located at 1 William Street, Darlinghurst, the Lecture Theatre offers cutting-edge facilities for corporate and professional events. Featuring large LED screens, advanced audio-visual systems, and in-room cameras for video conferencing, this space is ideal for product launches, presentations, and meetings.
With its sleek design and modern amenities, the Lecture Theatre is celebrated as one of the most functional event venues in Sydney, ensuring a seamless experience for both hosts and attendees.
Elevate your next corporate gathering. Contact us today to book the Lecture Theatre for your event.
Minerals
Host Your Event in the Minerals Gallery, Australian Museum
The Minerals gallery at the Australian Museum is a spectacular event space featuring rare gemstones and ancient minerals, including treasures from outer space. This vibrant display provides a dazzling and colourful backdrop, perfect for hosting memorable cocktail parties, corporate functions, or private events.
With its unique ambiance and stunning visual appeal, the Minerals gallery stands out as one of the most distinctive event venues in Sydney, ensuring your guests are captivated by its natural beauty.
Create an unforgettable experience in this remarkable space. Contact us today to book the Minerals gallery for your next event.
Westpac Long Gallery
Host Your Event in the Westpac Long Gallery, Australian Museum
The Westpac Long Gallery at the Australian Museum combines timeless elegance with historic grandeur. With its high-vaulted ceilings, heritage staircase, and mezzanine balconies, this remarkable venue creates a breathtaking backdrop for weddings, corporate functions, and milestone celebrations.
Perfect for those seeking a blend of historic charm and modern sophistication, the Westpac Long Gallery is celebrated among the best function venues in Sydney. Its unique ambiance ensures that your event will leave a lasting impression on all who attend.
Elevate your next event in one of Sydney’s most iconic venues. Enquire today to book the Westpac Long Gallery at the Australian Museum.
Wild Planet
Host Your Event in Wild Planet at the Australian Museum
Surround your guests with natural wonders at Wild Planet, a stunning event space within the Australian Museum. Featuring the iconic 150-year-old sperm whale skeleton, this venue offers a breathtaking and unique setting for large-scale events such as corporate dinners, end-of-year celebrations, and other special occasions.
Ideal for creating a memorable experience, Wild Planet combines the grandeur of nature with the sophistication of a premier Sydney function venue.
Make your next event truly unforgettable. Contact us today to secure Wild Planet at the Australian Museum for your special occasion.
All Venues
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.
