Functions and venues

Unique spaces ideal for events and functions such as dinners, cocktail parties, receptions, conferences and product launches.

The Australian Museum is temporarily closed to the public during the day for renovation.

However during closure, we will still be delivering Catered Events at the Museum and programs at other locations.

Australia’s first museum is housed in a magnificent sandstone building highlighting the best of 19th century architecture and offers a unique and exciting venue for your celebration.

Situated opposite Hyde Park and enjoying stunning views of the city skyline, and beyond to the Harbour, the Australian Museum has a space to suit every function.

Contact the Venue Hire team

T +61 (0)2 9320 6182
E functions@austmus.gov.au

Catering

Our catering partner Create Consultants will provide options for catering packages that are entirely flexible and can be customised to suit your event – and your budget.

T 02 9320 6182
E amevents@createconsultants.com.au

Create Menu packages 2019

Including breakfast, conference, meeting, cocktail and wedding party packages
2.2 MB

Our venues

Terrace View — The view from No. 1 William St at night
Image: James Morgan
© Australian Museum

No. 1 William

Enjoy food with a view in this versatile venue. No. 1 William offers stunning views of St Mary’s Cathedral, Hyde Park and the city skyline. A large balcony runs the full length of the venue, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing panoramic views of the city skyline. This venue is sure to impress your guests.

Cocktail: 200
Sit-down: 150

Harbour View Room & Terrace

With views north to St Mary’s Cathedral and east to Kings Cross, the Harbour View Room & Terrace is a striking venue for your daytime or evening function. A large balcony with floor to ceiling windows wraps around two sides of the venue filling the room with natural light and presents a unique view of Sydney.

Cocktail: 100
Sit-down: 80
Theatre: 80

2018 AMRI Lifetime Achievement Award — Awards ceremony in the Westpac Long gallery
Image: James Alcock
© Australian Museum

Westpac Long Gallery

Australia’s first museum gallery, dates back to 1857. This high-vaulted space features mezzanine balconies and a beautiful heritage staircase. Specimen cases that surround your guests display 200 Treasures of the Australian Museum showcasing objects from the Museum’s vast collection.

Cocktail: 170
Sit-down: 90

Wild Planet

The first permanent gallery to be opened at the Museum in over 50 years, Wild Planet is sure to wow your guests with over 400 animal specimens on display highlighting global biodiversity.

Cocktail: 200
Sit-down: 80

Dinosaur Gallery - functions — Dinosaurs gallery
Image: Mark Connolly
© photo by rasha photography Rasha

Dinosaurs

Dramatic lighting, projected scenery and astounding specimens bring this captivating space to life. Showcasing more than 10 life-sized dinosaur skeletons, the Dinosaurs gallery provides a unique setting for your cocktail reception or themed event.

Cocktail: 230
Sit-down: 30

The Dinosaurs gallery and Surviving Australia gallery can be combined to provide extra capacity.

Surviving Australia

Featuring Australia’s extinct and living animals, the Surviving Australia gallery provides a distinctive space for a cocktail reception or themed event with an Aussie Outback flavour.

Cocktail: 200
Sit-down: 20

The Dinosaurs gallery and Surviving Australia gallery can be combined to provide extra capacity.

Paul Keating Event in Garrigarrang 2015 — An evening with Paul Keating - Reflections on the Redfern Park Speech in Contemporary Australia. A dinner event held in Garrigarrang - Sea Country gallery on Wednesday 9 December 2015. Image: Tim Levy
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First Australians Galleries

The galleries house two contemporary exhibitions, Garrigarrang: Sea Country and Bayala Nura: Yarning Country. Planning conditions apply for the use of the First Australians Galleries.