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Interior of the Royal Exhibition Building

Gallery Level

​From the light and breezy mezzanine Gallery Level, you can look down over the balcony and gaze across the floor or up towards the starry sky of the Dome with its exquisitely painted Renaissance-like murals beneath.

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Royal Exhibition Building
Dinner function set-up

Ground Floor

​The ground floor of the Royal Exhibition Building is immediately impressive. No matter which triumphal portico you enter, as soon as you look up you’ll be struck by the breathtaking ceilings.

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Royal Exhibition Building
Museum Plaza

Museum Plaza

​Museum Plaza most often used as public event space or for outdoor exhibitions, this immense area is an exciting platform for any number of events – the possibilities are endless!

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Royal Exhibition Building

Touring Hall and Foyer

The Touring Hall at Melbourne Museum has hosted some of the world’s finest large-scale exhibitions, so you are only limited by your imagination! A spacious blank canvas that offers amazing opportunit...

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Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum Foyer

Main Foyer and Walk

Melbourne Museum is celebrated for its striking architecture, on full display in our Main Foyer and Walk.

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Melbourne Museum
Chairs and tables set-up in the Bunjilaka gallery

Birrarung

This large, flexible space within Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, dedicated to Victoria’s Indigenous peoples, is named for the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung word for the Yarra River.

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Melbourne Museum
Treetops, Melbourne Museum

Treetops

Floor-to-ceiling glass envelops our magical Treetops space, allowing beautiful views over historic Carlton Gardens.

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Melbourne Museum
North Terrace, Melbourne Museum

North Terrace

North Terrace is a unique outdoor space surrounded by different natural environments.

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Melbourne Museum
Cocktail function set-up

Melbourne Gallery

The Melbourne Story is an immersive display of some of the most fascinating elements of what makes Melbourne marvellous. What a talking point for a corporate dinner or cocktail party!

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Melbourne Museum

Mind and Body Gallery

Mind and Body Gallery provides a really different and memorable option for a dinner or cocktail party.

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Melbourne Museum
Science and Life Gallery, Melbourne Museum

Science and Life Gallery

Both entrances to the Science and Life Gallery create a sense of wonder. From the massive blue whale skeleton in the Main Foyer and Walk to the theatrical display of transformation in the Evolution Gallery, there is definitely something to spark curiosity in your guests.

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Melbourne Museum
Two girls holding hands walking on stepping stones

Children's Gallery

The Children’s Gallery is a fantastic space for all sorts of events – we’re thinking book launches, start-of-school celebrations, family days and much more!

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Melbourne Museum
Museum Plaza

Melbourne Museum Plaza

​Museum Plaza most often used as public event space or for outdoor exhibitions, this immense area is an exciting platform for any number of events – the possibilities are endless!

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Melbourne Museum
Detailing in The Long Room, Immigration Museum.

Long Room

Our Long Room is inspiring in its size. Originally a thriving hub of trade activity, it has remained an important commercial location for over one hundred years.

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Immigration Museum
Nine Below, Immigration Museum.

Nine Below

A reimagined space behind the historic Customs House, nine steps from the historic Market Street.

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Immigration Museum
Grand Foyer

Grand Foyer

The Grand Foyer is on the first floor and is accessible by an elegant, ornate staircase, creating a wonderful sense of anticipation on arrival at your event.

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Immigration Museum
Atrium, Immigration Museum

Atrium

Our Atrium is a beautiful glass conservatory at the rear of Old Customs House, connecting the main building to the Courtyard.

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Immigration Museum
Immigration Museum Courtyard

Courtyard

Our sun-drenched Courtyard, a tranquil haven in the middle of the CBD.

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Immigration Museum
Boiler House, Pumping Station

Pumping Station: Boiler House

We are always excited to welcome guests to the heritage-listed Pumping Station – its impressive industrial architecture and unique history always makes for a memorable occasion.

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Scienceworks
Engine Room, Pumping Station

Pumping Station: Engine Room

With settings running down the middle of this impressive structure and surrounded by a fascinating collection of engineering tools, equipment and relics, the Engine Room is ideal for a variety of events.

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Scienceworks
Group of children running towards the camera. Old brick building in the background

Scienceworks Arena

Our Arena presents a unique opportunity to hire a massive oval for any number of uses – just let your imagination be your guide. Perfect for Corporate Family Days!

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Scienceworks
Girl running through a white tunnel

Main Exhibition Gallery

We love hosting cocktail parties and other events in the Main Exhibition Gallery – guests always get a real kick out of our renowned Sportsworks exhibition.

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Scienceworks
People viewing a show in the planetarium

Melbourne Planetarium

Melbourne Planetarium is an extraordinary space. Sit back beneath a horizontal dome 16 metres high and see the night sky revealed like never before!

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Scienceworks