Functions and venues

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 venues@austmus.gov.au

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

No. 1 William St

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.

Harbourview Room & Terrace

With views north to St Mary’s Cathedral and east to Kings Cross, the Harbourview 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.

The Atrium

With honey-coloured sandstone walls rising 20 metres to a glass roof, the Atrium is a dramatic venue for your next cocktail party or banquet dinner event. As the daylight fades, switch to dramatic up lighting and really get your party started.

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.

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.

Minerals: featuring the Albert Chapman Collection

With Australia’s largest mineral collection at your fingertips, the Albert Chapman Mineral Collection is a luminous location for cocktails. Stunning precious and semi-precious stones sparkle from displays around the walls. This modern space is mood-lit to enhance the beauty of its glittering displays.

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.

Surviving Australian gallery

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.

The Theatre

Recently renovated with tiered seating, the theatre is the perfect location for conferences and seminars. It’s fitted with the latest AV facilities to meet all your presentation needs.

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.

Pacific Spirit

Experience the colour, culture and artistry of one of the world's most diverse regions. Planning conditions apply for the use of Pacific Spirit.