Located at the edge of one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, the museum stands out as a spectacular architectural icon with a distinctive maritime flavour. On shore, or on the water aboard one of the museum's vessels, your conference, meeting, product launch, team building event, dinner, cocktails, wedding or Christmas party will be an event to remember in a stunning waterfront location
. Exclusive award-winning caterers will deliver perfect food and beverage solutions tailored specifically for your event. From cool cocktails to stylish dinners, you'll be impressed by the variety of menu options, willingness to collaborate and the high standards of service delivery. Our venues include:
The Terrace Room - Our premier venue, this stunning waterfront room with tall walls of glass presents sweeping views of Darling Harbour and the spectacular towering city skyline. Brilliant by day, dazzling by night this venue features a fabulous terrace for outdoor use. CAPACITY - 190 Banquet. 250 Cocktail. 100 Cabaret. Yots Café - You won’t get any closer to the water than Yots – a café by day offering fabulous food and an indoor / outdoor venue with stunning views by night. Yots strikes the perfect note for an informal soirée – cocktails with canapés or dinner with dancing – a simply stylish venue overlooking the museum’s vessel collection. CAPACITY - 190 Banquet. 300 Cocktail. HMAS Vampire - An unforgettable venue and ideal for photo opportunities – wow your guests with pre-dinner drinks on board the decommissioned naval destroyer. Moored at the museum’s south wharf and our most popular exhibit by day, Vampire comes to life after dark. CAPACITY - 50 Banquet. 200 Cocktail. The Theatre - The museum’s handsomely appointed pillar less auditorium offers the latest audio visual equipment for multimedia presentations. With plush fixed seating and superb acoustics the theatre is an outstanding and convenient venue selection just minutes from the CBD. CAPACITY - 210 Theatre. Tasman Light and Deck - Positioned in the centre of the museum, this versatile venue features the huge revolving lens of the historic Tasman Island Lighthouse and other interesting museum exhibits. Ideally this venue is used in conjunction with the theatre facility for registration or refreshments or as a unique venue for cocktail parties … or for formal dinners with a difference. CAPACITY - 150 Banquet. 250 Cocktail.
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Lighthouse Gallery - The Lighthouse Gallery’s expansive museum styled interior provides an awe-inspiring platform to host product launches, gala dinners, cocktail events and conferences, with floor to-ceiling windows giving your guests unparalleled water views with a stunning CBD backdrop. CAPACITY - 250 Banquet. 230 Dinner w/ dance floor. 400 Cocktail. 400 Theatre.
