Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Melbourne Museum Function Rooms

Touring Hall Foyer & Courtyard
This space is utilised regularly as a pre-dinner drinks space, catering or exhibition in conjuction with our Touring Hall space. Also suitable for dinner, cocktail, wedding and family day events without using Touring Hall. Exclusive availa...

Touring Hall
A spacious blank canvas that offers amazing opportunities to theme your event, the Touring Hall offers 885m2 of versatile floor space, a private foyer and adjoining courtyard. Soaring high ceilings leave you free to install dramatic lightin...

North Terrace (Outside Area)
Outdoor space surrounded by the natural environments of the Museum's Forest Gallery and leafy Carlton Gardens as it's backdrop. This space is reguarlarly utilised as an event space extension of our indoor Treetops space for corporate team b...

Treetops
Floor-to-ceiling glass envelops the purpose-built function space, allowing beautiful views over the historic Carlton Gardens. Perfect for professional workshops, leadership meetings and team building, cocktail parties and intimate dinners, ...

Museum Theatre
Tiered seating, a large stage, and built in state of the art audio visualsystem makes the 214 seat Museum Theatre the perfect presentation space. Utilizing the dressing room, green room and large foyer and courtyard areas can create a profe...

Main Foyer & Walk
The soaring, multi-level openness of the space creates an exciting atmosphere full of potential. The surrounding exhibits are one-of-a-kind, with the lush Forest Gallery as an enchanting backdrop and the awe-inspiring blue whale skeleton at...

Wild
Wild is an exhibit of over 600 animal specimens that is arranged in a striking theatrical style. It’s interactive, can be viewed from many angles and is always a talking point of a visit to the museum.

Mind & Body Gallery
Presents an intriguing insight into the human experience, with the ability to peek down into the Science and Life Gallery, it’s a really different and memorable option for a dinner or cocktail party..

Science & Life Gallery
Walk with dinosaurs or mingle with mega fauna, guests can freely wander through this impressive floor-to-ceiling congregation of dinosaur skeletons with cocktail in hand. Also home to largest pink diamond found in Australia, guests can mar...

Melbourne Gallery
An immersive display of some of the most fascinating elements of what makes Melbourne marvellous, from a Luna Park relic to an AC/DC costume and, of course, our most beloved Phar Lap adding a unique element to your next Product Launch, End ...

Kalaya
Kalaya, a Wamba Wamba word meaning to ask questions, is a unique space offering an abundance of natural light and a spiralling timber ramp where your guests can watch you say "I Do" offering the perfect acoustics.

Birrarung & Milarri Gardens
This large, flexible space within Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, dedicated to Victoria’s Indigenous peoples, is named after the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung word for the Yarra River – Birrarung. This large space can accommodate after...

Museum Theatre Foyer & Courtyard
A large open area utilised regularly with the Museum Theatre as a catering and exhibition area. With angeled steel columns and soarding glass walls, this space boasts an abundance of natural light and has access to an outdoor courtyard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Melbourne Museum?
Events at Melbourne 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 Melbourne Museum?
The following types of events can be held at Melbourne Museum:
- Workshop
- Wedding
- University Ball
- Trade Show
- Seminar
- School Formal
- Product Launch
- Networking Event
- Meeting
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- End of Financial Year Party
- Corporate Offsite
- Corporate Function
- Conference
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Birthday Party
- Awards Dinner
- AGM
- Engagement Party
- Exhibition
- Training
- Private Dining
- Trivia Night
- Ceremony
- 30th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- Baby shower
- Bar Mitzvah
- Bat Mitzvah
- Bridal shower
- Christening
- 21st Birthday Party
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Melbourne Museum is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Melbourne Museum is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Melbourne 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 Melbourne Museum?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Melbourne Museum:
- Bar Tab
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
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 Melbourne Museum?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne Museum if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.