Spaces for hire: Museum Spaces

Eastern and Western Forecourts

Located on either side of the Royal Exhibition Building, from Rathdowne and Nicholson Streets respectively, the Eastern and Western Forecourts are landscaped spaces adjoin Carlton Gardens, Museum Plaza and Southern Drive.

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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

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 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

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Southern Drive

Southern Drive is bordered by perfectly landscaped garden beds and separates the Royal Exhibition Building from the southern end of the Carlton Gardens

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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! Exclusively available for events between 8 November un...

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Melbourne Museum

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

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

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Melbourne Museum

North Terrace

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

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Melbourne Museum

Museum Theatre

Our Museum Theatre is a brilliant contemporary venue space, purpose-built with a large stage, two screen options and engineered sound system.

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Melbourne Museum

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

Kalaya

Kalaya, a Wamba Wamba word meaning to ask questions, is an activities area, and performance space.

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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

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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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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Seminar Room

An intimate venue ideal for small seminars, workshops, presentations and meetings.

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Melbourne Museum

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

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

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

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Immigration Museum

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

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

Courtyard

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

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Immigration Museum

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

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

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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

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

Lightning Room

Perfect for giving your event an electrifying atmosphere!

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Scienceworks

Helen R Quinn Energy Lab

The Helen R Quinn Energy Lab is a fully-equipped auditorium perfect for dynamic presentations.

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Scienceworks

Conference Room

Our Conference Room is a great option for small to mid-scale meetings, leadership planning and team-building workshops.

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Scienceworks

IMAX Melbourne

Imagine having the enormous IMAX screen at your disposal for your presentation, product launch or big announcement.

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IMAX Melbourne

Spaces for hire

Event Type

Capacity

Venue

Eastern and Western Forecourts

Gallery Level

Ground Floor

Museum Plaza

Southern Drive

Touring Hall and Foyer

Main Foyer and Walk

Birrarung

Treetops

North Terrace

Museum Theatre

Melbourne Gallery

Kalaya

Mind and Body Gallery

Science and Life Gallery

Children's Gallery

Seminar Room

Melbourne Museum Plaza

Long Room

Nine Below

Grand Foyer

Atrium

Courtyard

Pumping Station: Boiler House

Pumping Station: Engine Room

Scienceworks Arena

Main Exhibition Gallery

Melbourne Planetarium

Lightning Room

Helen R Quinn Energy Lab

Conference Room

IMAX Melbourne

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