Recognised as one of Australia's most prestigious venues to stage an event. As one of Melbourne's finest cultural institutions let the dramatic surrounds, exhibitions and designed spaces inspire your next cocktail reception, gala dinner, business event or product launch. Features include; - The Great Hall's large capacity and famous stained glass ceiling - Garden restaurant is available for exclusive use, overlooking the Grollo Equiset Garden and the impressive collection of sculptures - Private viewings of the NGV collection can be arranged to add to your event experience - Access to the Gallery's unique public spaces including Federation Court near the water wall or the decadent surrounds of the Tea Room - City location with on site car parking and easy tram access
Enter via Melbourne's iconic Waterwall for a Dinner of up to 600 guests in the stunning Great Hall. Opportunities to add on private tours of current exhibitions will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
The Great Hall is a large capacity function area famous for its stunning stained glass ceiling by Australian artist Leonard French. A unique back drop for a gala dinner, grand wedding reception, large scale cocktail function or presentation, the Great Hall is Melbourne’s perfect art venue for your upcoming event. Predinner drinks can be held in the Federation Court, amongst dynamic art installations, with guests then led into the Great Hall. Let your guests enjoy this awe-inspiring space with world class catering by the onsite caterer, Restaurant Associates. The Great Hall has an area of 775 square metres, and a height to truss of 8 metres.
Facility Details | |
Floorplan File | Floorplan File |
Total Sq. M | 775 |
Reception Capacity | 1100 |
Theatre Capacity | 400 |
Banquet w stage & dancefloor | 500 |
Boardroom Capacity | 0 |
Cabaret Capacity | 400 |
Restaurant: Entire venue capacity | 0 |
Hollow Square Capacity | 0 |
U Shape Capacity | 0 |
Venue Pricing | Venue Hire |
Banquet Capacity | 580 |
Number of Rooms | 1 |
Large floor Plan PDF | Large floor Plan PDF |
Room/Space |
Garden Restaurant |
Square Meters | Width | Length | Height | Booths | Theater Capacity | Classroom Capacity | Banquet Capacity | Reception Capacity | Amphitheater Present | Listening Devices Present |
165m² | 2m | 100 | 130 | 180 |
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