- Standing
- 400
- Seated
- 250
About Australian National Maritime Museum
Make a statement by hosting your next event at the museum.
The museum’s stunning waterfront location on Sydney Harbour is ideal for both major and boutique events. With distinctive architectural design and views of the city skyline, there’s an exciting range of unique venue options to suit your needs.
Dynamic indoor-outdoor spaces let you create one‑of‑a‑kind experiences, from intimate 20 people gatherings to whole precinct events for 2,500.
Make a statement by hosting your event on a stunning heritage vessel, a de‑commissioned Navy Destroyer or next to the 100‑year‑old Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse. Just a stone’s throw from Sydney’s CBD and International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour, it’s the ideal location for entertaining.
Plus, award-winning caterer Laissez-faire sources only the best fresh, local and seasonal produce for your event.
Venue Capacity
| Room | Board Room | U-Shape | Classroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Cocktail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMAS Vampire | – | – | – | – | – | 50 | 200 |
| Lighthouse Gallery | – | – | – | 300 | 200 | 250 | 400 |
| Museum Precinct | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| The Theatre | – | – | – | 230 | – | – | – |
| Tasman Footbridge | – | – | – | – | – | 50 | 70 |
| Tasman Light Gallery | – | – | – | – | – | 150 | 230 |
| Terrace Room | 20 | 24 | – | 100 | 80 | 180 | 200 |
| Yots Waterside | – | – | – | – | – | 180 | 400 |
| Waterside Studio | 20 | 24 | – | 60 | 48 | 64 | 80 |
| Room | Board Room | U-Shape | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Cocktail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMAS Vampire | – | – | – | – | 50 | 200 |
| Lighthouse Gallery | – | – | 300 | 200 | 250 | 400 |
| Museum Precinct | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| The Theatre | – | – | 230 | – | – | – |
| Tasman Footbridge | – | – | – | – | 50 | 70 |
| Tasman Light Gallery | – | – | – | – | 150 | 230 |
| Terrace Room | 20 | 24 | 100 | 80 | 180 | 200 |
| Yots Waterside | – | – | – | – | 180 | 400 |
| Waterside Studio | 20 | 24 | 60 | 48 | 64 | 80 |
Venue Features
- Parking on-site
- Accommodation on site
- AV system
- Disabled access
Function Rooms — Australian National Maritime Museum
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HMAS Vampire
Who could forget a wow-factor event hosted on board an ex-Naval destroyer moored at Darling Harbour?
Banquet 50 people Cocktail 200 people -
Lighthouse Gallery
Floor-to-ceiling windows give your guests unparalleled views of Darling Harbour, Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse and a fleet of heritage vessels.
Theatre 300 people Cabaret 200 people Banquet 250 people Cocktail 400 people -
Museum Precinct
The Museum Precinct comprises the full selection of the museum’s expansive range of venues including our iconic collection of vessels.
Cocktail 2 people -
The Theatre
This purpose-built tiered theatre is the ideal location to host your next corporate conference, presentation or launch.
Theatre 230 people -
Tasman Footbridge
Step on to our wooden footbridge as you look up at a Naval helicopter suspended from the ceiling.
Banquet 50 people Cocktail 70 people -
Tasman Light Gallery
A unique space with quirky conversation pieces featuring the lens from the Tasman Lighthouse and a helicopter suspended from the ceiling.
Banquet 150 people Cocktail 230 people -
Terrace Room
Brilliant by day, dazzling by night. Stunning waterfront venue with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing spectacular views of Darling Harbour.
Board Room 20 people U-Shape 24 people Theatre 100 people Cabaret 80 people Banquet 180 people Cocktail 200 people -
Yots Waterside
For cocktails with canapés or dinner with dancing, this alfresco venue overlooks our historic vessel collection and the glamorous Darling Harbour.
Banquet 180 people Cocktail 400 people -
Waterside Studio
This studio space is perfect for sparking creative ideas during team workshops, smaller sized meetings or breakouts from larger conferences.
Board Room 20 people U-Shape 24 people Theatre 60 people Cabaret 48 people Banquet 64 people Cocktail 80 people
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Location
Find us in Darling Harbour, next to Pyrmont Bridge, close to Sydney’s CBD.
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