Immigration Museum
400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Immigration Museum Function Rooms

The Long Room, Heritage Hall
The Palazzo-style Long Room, tall ceilings and iconic columns offering 335m2 of versatile floor space, that once greeted jostling crowds of travellers arriving in Marvellous Melbourne. Inspiring in its size, the Long Room is ideal for a soi...

Intimate, Private Theatrette
The Theatrette located on ground floor has been designed for a wide range of functions, such as intimate performances and events, films, lectures, seminars, workshops, meetings, demonstrations and presentations. The museum’s surrounding g...

Private Grand Foyer
Black and white checkerboard marble floors carefully re-instated to its original design, and high detailed ceilings give the Grand Foyer a sense of old-world sophistication and opulence. Available after hours and perfectly suited for intima...

Education Centre
The most intimate of all the museum’s spaces, the Education Centre offers equipment and seating for small-scale workshops, seminars or meetings. Another advantage is the room's natural lighting, which has the ability to be blacked out with ...
Sun-Drenched Courtyard
Sliding double doors open from the glass-walled Atrium into the sun-drenched courtyard, a tranquil haven in the middle of the Melbourne central business district. Enjoy champagne and canapés under the stunning greenery, with glistening fair...

Contemporary Glass Atrium
This beautiful glass conservatory at the rear of Old Customs House (Immigration Museum), connects the main building to the Courtyard. The contemporary architectural addition brings the outdoors within, flooding it with natural light while s...
Frequently Asked Questions
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
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How much does an event cost at Immigration Museum?
Events at Immigration Museum start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Immigration Museum?
The following types of events can be held at Immigration Museum:
- Engagement Party
- Networking Event
- Meeting
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- End of Financial Year Party
- Awards Dinner
- AGM
- 50th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- Corporate Function
- Conference
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Workshop
- Wedding
- Trade Show
- Seminar
- Product Launch
- Bar Mitzvah
- Bat Mitzvah
- Baby shower
- Bridal shower
- Birthday Party
- Christening
- Corporate Offsite
- Ceremony
- Exhibition
- Private Dining
- Trivia Night
- Training
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Immigration Museum is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Immigration Museum is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Immigration Museum is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Immigration Museum?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Immigration Museum:
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Immigration Museum?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Immigration Museum and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Immigration Museum to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Immigration Museum to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Immigration Museum if you book via us.