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Planning an event?

From 18th-century architecture to dining with dinosaurs, explore Museums Victoria's range of unique venues for your next private function, wedding, cocktail reception or corporate event. 

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Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum offers a range of distinctive event spaces for all occasions. Host gala dinners within the Main Foyer, conferences in sunny Treetops, presentations in our modern theatre, or cocktail receptions amongst world-class exhibits.  
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Scienceworks

Scienceworks provides several unique spaces for hire, including the spectacular Melbourne Planetarium, the Lightning Theatre and a vast outdoor Arena. Perfect for large events, family days, and cocktail functions with a point of difference, Scienceworks offers an exciting backdrop for a range of events.
Immigration Museum Courtyard

Immigration Museum

The Immigration Museum offers rare event spaces within remarkable 18th-century architecture. Featuring the grand, column-lined Long Room, the light-filled Atrium and a leafy Courtyard nestled in the heart of the city, the Immigration Museum provides a central and historic setting for any occasion. 
Aerial view of the dome of the Royal Exhibition Building

Royal Exhibition Building

The Royal Exhibition Building operates as one of Australia’s most unique and versatile venues for major events in Melbourne, remaining as the world’s most complete Palace of Industry from the 19th-century international exhibition movement. The site encompasses the Royal Exhibition Building, surrounding forecourts and Melbourne Museum Plaza.

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Weddings

Combine history and beauty for an unforgettable wedding at Melbourne Museum or Immigration Museum. From intimate cocktail receptions to lavish sit-down banquets, our venues offer a range of unmatched settings for your special day. 
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Corporate Family Days

Experience a family day event at Melbourne Museum or Scienceworks for the perfect setting to entertain a range of stakeholders and their families. From interactive, world-class exhibitions at Melbourne Museum, to the immersive Melbourne Planetarium and Main Gallery at Scienceworks, our venues accommodate events to engage guests of all ages.

Event Experiences

Enjoy private exhibition viewings alongside your function, dine in prehistoric gallery spaces and gain rare insights into our vast collection. View our range of onsite experiences across all Museums Victoria venues to elevate guest experiences and enhance your next event.
Filming and photography

Filming and photography

With spaces featured in large-scale film productions and locally produced television shows, to fashion and commercial photography shoots, Museums Victoria’s venues offer a variety of backdrops to enhance or complement your production. Enquire to find out more about our spaces available for photography and film projects.

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Ready to plan your event? We can't wait to help you plan your next event, whether it is a large corporate dinner or an intimate cocktail party, in one of our distinctive spaces. 

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