Venue hire

The Gandel Atrium makes any event a memorable occasion. With soaring ceilings and expansive windows overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, this stunning architectural space is perfect for events large and small.

Your guests will be surrounded by objects from the Museum’s collection including a Muttaburrasaurus skeleton and an iconic 1955 FJ Holden. What's on show in the Gandel Atrium

Additionally, you can use our outdoor deck to take full advantage of the breathtaking views.

Cost: $3,100 (from 6.30pm)

Table setup: 1,000 cocktail, 500 banquet or 500 theatre

Area: 1,543m²

Includes: 1 x security guard, 1 x cleaner, lectern and microphone

The Bay Windows offer both dramatic architecture and intimacy within the larger Gandel Atrium.

Expansive curved windows and high ceilings provide a stunning backdrop as guests look over Lake Burley Griffin towards the city.

Access to the Lakeside Deck, with grassed gardens leading to the water’s edge, can be arranged on request.

Cost: $1,500 (from 6.30pm)

Table setup: 150 cocktail, 90 banquet, 60 cabaret or 120 theatre

Area: 125m²

Includes: 1 x security guard, 1 x cleaner, lectern and microphone

Located right on the water’s edge, the Peninsula Room is surrounded by windows that offer an abundance of natural light and views over Lake Burley Griffin. It is both a practical daytime venue and intimate evening event space.

At the rear of the room, guests look into the Museum’s Garden of Australian Dreams. Guests also have exclusive use of a deck and undercover outdoor area, perfect for pre-dinner canapés or a conference breakout space.

Cost: $1,350 (8am to 5pm), $850 (4 hour half-day), $1,900 (from 5pm)

Table setup: 250 theatre, 250 cocktail, 190 banquet or 160 cabaret

Area: 389m²

Day venue hire includes: 2 x data projectors with screens, lectern and microphone, Bose PA sound system, 1 x roving microphone, wifi internet connection

Events after 5pm: also include include 1 x security guard and 1 x cleaner. Additional charges will apply for AV, sound and lighting.

Visions Theatre is a dedicated lecture theatre suitable for talks, presentations and film screenings for up to 174 people. The theatre is equipped with a hearing loop system to enhance accessibility for people with hearing impairments.

Access to the green room is available on request.

Cost: Full day $2,000 (9am to 5pm), evening $2,750 (from 5pm)

Capacity: 174 pax

Includes: data projector and screen, lectern and microphone, roving microphone, complimentary use of a dedicated area to serve refreshments

Events after 5pm: also include include 1 x security guard and 1 x cleaner. Additional charges will apply for AV, sound and lighting.

The Museum’s newest event space offers an unrivalled guest experience. An open venue available for your exclusive use, the GSL Gallery Mezzanine overlooks the Great Southern Land gallery, the Museum’s environmental history gallery.

Available as a breakout area, display space, cocktail lounge or dramatic dinner venue, guests will find themselves surrounded by objects and stories, making for a unique and memorable event.

Cost: $3,100 (from 6.30pm)

Table setup: 180 cocktail or banquet

Area: 300m²

Includes: 1 x security guard, 1 x cleaner

GSL Lakeside Landing is a unique event space that complements the Gallery Mezzanine and Visions Theatre. With views that take in some of Canberra’s key sights, this surprising venue can be used as a breakout space, a private dining area, or a space to serve refreshments for a special event or in conjunction with the use of the Visions Theatre or Gallery Mezzanine.

Cost: Day $700, evening $1,300 (from 6.30pm)

Capacity:  40

Events after 5pm include: 1 x security guard, 1 x cleaner. Additional charges will apply for AV, sound and lighting.

The Friends Lounge is a modern, relaxing and intimate lakeside space for informal social gatherings and small networking events. Doors open to a deck and lead guests down to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.

Cost: $550 (from 6.30pm, only when booked with another space)

Area: 100 m²

This impressive outdoor venue space and deck area is situated right on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and is the perfect setting for an event under the stars.

Cost: Price on application (from 5pm)

Table setup: 1,600 cocktail or 350 dinner

Includes: 1 x security guard, 1 x cleaner

At the heart of the Museum is the Garden of Australian Dreams, a symbolic landscape exploring ideas of place and country.

This outdoor area, with its water features, creative landscaping and lighting effects, is encircled by the Museum building, providing a magical setting for any evening event.

Cost: Price on application (from 6.30pm)

Table setup: 1,000 cocktail or 350 banquet

Area: 5,500m²

Includes: 1 x security guard, 1 x cleaner

Our impressive Straw Deck event space is nestled outside the main entrance and connects with the Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden. With a giant red straw as the focal point and views over the Garden of Australian Dreams, it offers a serene and inviting atmosphere.

This distinctive and private area can be used as a standalone space or be booked with another Museum venue.

Cost: Price on application (from 6.30pm)

Table setup: 650 cocktail

The Museum Forecourt is an open-air venue in front of the Museum’s mainentrance. Surrounded by the Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden, it providesthe perfect backdrop for casual events or performances.

Cost: Price on application (from 6.30pm)

The Museum Cafe offers sweeping views of the lake and is the perfect location for your next private dining event before or after hours.

Venue hire includes access to our lakeside deck, which is equipped with outdoor heaters and a private balcony overlooking the peninsula, showcasing the best of what Canberra has to offer.

Cost: Price on application

Whatever the occasion, Betty Caravan will add a touch of nostalgia to your event. Available onsite, Betty will serve up champagne, cocktails, juice or coffee – or whatever else you ask of her!

Cost: Price on application