The exterior of the National Maritime Museum at night with illuminated windows, an outdoor terrace, and tiered wooden seating in front at Australian National Maritime Museum.
A waterfront promenade at night with illuminated walkways, docked boats, and the Australian National Maritime Museum's curved building lit up in blue patterns at Australian National Maritime Museum.
A harborside outdoor area featuring waterfront walkways, a white lighthouse, historic ships, and modern museum buildings at Australian National Maritime Museum.
An outdoor space with groups of people mingling around high tables on a waterfront terrace illuminated by blue and white lighting at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
A spacious covered outdoor area filled with people socializing under string lights, with glass walls and modern architectural details 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.

Museum Precinct at Australian National Maritime Museum

Outdoor Space at a Museum
·
Semi-private area
2 Murray St, Darling Hbr, Sydney, NSW 2000 –
Sydney CBD
Up to 1600
seats
Up to 2500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Museum Precinct is a large event space at the Australian National Maritime Museum, positioned on Darling Harbour with waterfront and city skyline views. Its covered glass canopy provides shelter while maintaining an open-air feel, with direct indoor–outdoor circulation between the terrace and the museum.

Design:
The space features contemporary metal framing, glass façades and string lighting, with a mix of lounge furniture and bar-height seating arranged along an open, linear layout. The flexible setup can support standing receptions, networking events and larger social gatherings.

Features:
The precinct includes a private bar, Wi-Fi, and full AV support. Entertainment staging and a dancefloor area can be arranged, and optional guided museum tours can also be added.

Ideal for:
Cocktail receptions, corporate functions, conference events, private celebrations and large-scale gatherings that require waterfront views, flexible layouts and easy access to Sydney’s CBD and ICC Sydney.

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 2500
  • Dining
    up to 1600

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
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Ramp
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • 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: 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

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

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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