The HMAS Vampire, a large grey naval destroyer docked at the waterfront alongside historic ships, a lighthouse, and the maritime museum building at Australian National Maritime Museum.
The bow of a large naval ship docked at a waterfront pier with thick mooring ropes and modern city buildings in the background at Australian National Maritime Museum.
An outdoor event space on a ship deck with a couple holding hands between white chairs and floral arrangements, tall masts visible in the background at Australian National Maritime Museum.
A couple dressed in formal attire holding hands on the deck of a naval ship, with city skyscrapers and boats visible across the harbor at Australian National Maritime Museum.
A spacious museum hall with a large Tasman Light lens display at the center, high arched ceilings, and exhibition cases along one wall at Australian National Maritime Museum.
A curved white exhibition wall displaying ornate red and brown maritime-themed sculptures under spotlights at Australian National Maritime Museum.
A museum gift shop featuring jewelry displays on glass counters, shelves with souvenirs and books, and a 'Shop' sign at Australian National Maritime Museum.
The waterfront exterior of the Australian National Maritime Museum featuring a modern white building with wave-shaped rooflines, adjacent to a historic sailing ship and a white lighthouse at the harbor at Australian National Maritime Museum.
The exterior of a modern white building with curved roofs, large purple 'MUSEUM' lettering, and an outdoor welcome wall at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
A plated salmon fillet topped with creamy sauce and herbs, garnished with vegetables, next to a glass of sparkling wine at Australian National Maritime Museum.
Two glasses of iced cocktails garnished with citrus slices set on a white tablecloth beside plates of canapés at Australian National Maritime Museum.
A platter arranged with rolled appetizers filled with a savory mixture, garnished with pea shoots, and served with a bowl of dark dipping sauce at Australian National Maritime Museum.

HMAS Vampire at Australian National Maritime Museum

Event Space in a Museum
·
Private space
2 Murray St, Darling Hbr, Sydney, NSW 2000 –
Sydney CBD
Up to 50
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

HMAS Vampire is an Event Space in the Australian National Maritime Museum that occupies the preserved hull and deck of a retired naval destroyer.

Design: The interior presents an industrial naval aesthetic characterised by painted steel surfaces, exposed fixtures, narrow passageways and low, practical headroom.

Features: The space includes Wi‑Fi and receives natural light on deck and through cabin openings. The layout comprises open deck areas plus enclosed compartments with mains power and basic lighting. The venue permits guests to play their own music and to hire an external DJ.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or a mixed seated-and-standing gathering in a compact, characterful shipboard setting.

What sets it apart: The deck provides direct waterside sightlines and a skyline backdrop visible from the ship’s open areas.

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79–$95 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $95 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79–$95 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $95 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79–$95 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $95 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79–$95 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $95 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79–$95 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $95 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79–$95 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $95 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79–$95 per person
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $79 per person
Per day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $95 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 120
  • Dining
    up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.

About Australian National Maritime Museum

Australian National Maritime Museum is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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