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PRECINCT

Set on Darling Harbour with dazzling city views, the Museum Precinct is one of Sydney’s most spectacular waterside destinations. From cocktails on an ex-Navy destroyer to dinners on the Ben Lexcen Terrace or harbourside dining at Ripples, every event feels unforgettable. With spaces for 10 to 2,500 guests, award-winning catering and unmatched proximity to the CBD and ICC Sydney, it’s the ultimate setting for conferences, celebrations and show-stopping occasions.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning venue exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Entertainment staging
  10. Wheelchair accessible
  11. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

10 to 2,500

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning venue exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Entertainment staging
  10. Wheelchair accessible
  11. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

10 to 2,500

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

RIPPLES WATERSIDE

A vibrant marina by day and dazzling city lights by night, Ripples Waterside is made for harbourside dining and celebrations. With flexible bi-fold glass walls opening onto the boardwalk, it offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow against the backdrop of Darling Harbour and the museum’s historic vessel collection. Perfect for cocktails with canapés, dinner with dancing, or paired with the adjacent Waterfront Studio for larger events, it’s a stylish setting that balances energy with elegance.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning restaurant exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Dual room configuration
  10. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 180
Cocktail – 650

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning restaurant exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Dual room configuration
  10. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 180
Cocktail – 650

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

WATERSIDE STUDIO

By day, a vibrant marina; by night, city lights across the harbour. Overlooking the Maritime Museum’s heritage fleet, the Waterfront Studio is an intimate harbourside space ideal for team workshops, small meetings or creative breakouts. With bi-fold glass walls that open directly onto the boardwalk, it’s also perfect for post-event cocktails and canapés, often paired with Ripples Waterside for larger celebrations.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning restaurant exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Dual room configuration
  10. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 60
Cocktail – 80

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning restaurant exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Dual room configuration
  10. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 60
Cocktail – 80

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

BEN LEXCEN TERRACE

Perched above the boardwalk at the Maritime Museum, the Ben Lexcen Terrace is a rooftop gem with sweeping views of the city skyline and harbour. Spacious and versatile, it’s ideal for cocktail parties, pre-dinner drinks, product launches and exclusive events that call for a touch of glamour. Often paired with the Lighthouse Gallery, this terrace offers a spectacular open-air setting in the heart of Darling Harbour.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning venue exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront & city skyline views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Entertainment staging
  10. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 270
Cocktail – 400

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning venue exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront & city skyline views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Entertainment staging
  10. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 270
Cocktail – 400

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

TERRACE ROOM

Brilliant by day and dazzling by night, the Terrace Room is the museum’s premier waterfront venue. With floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping views of Darling Harbour and the city skyline, it offers a striking blank canvas for your event. Perfect for gala dinners, cocktail parties, trade shows or conferences, it’s a versatile space designed to impress.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning venue exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Entertainment staging
  10. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 130
Cocktail – 250

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning venue exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Outdoor terrace
  6. Wi-Fi
  7. Full AV support
  8. In-house speakers
  9. Entertainment staging
  10. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 130
Cocktail – 250

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

THE LIGHTHOUSE GALLERY

Expansive and light-filled, the Lighthouse Gallery offers a striking museum-style interior framed by floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping harbour and city views. Perfect for product launches, gala dinners, cocktail events and conferences, it combines scale with flexibility — even allowing access for cars, boats or large installations via its loading dock. A dramatic, versatile space that makes a lasting impression.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning restaurant exclusive
  2. Private bar
  3. Waterfront views
  4. Wi-Fi
  5. Full AV support
  6. In-house speakers
  7. Entertainment staging
  8. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Banquet – 250
Cocktail – 400
Theatre – 350

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning restaurant exclusive
  2. Private bar
  3. Waterfront views
  4. Wi-Fi
  5. Full AV support
  6. In-house speakers
  7. Entertainment staging
  8. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Banquet – 250
Cocktail – 400
Theatre – 350

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

THE THEATRE

With state-of-the-art presentation equipment, plush tiered seating and superb acoustics, The Theatre is purpose-built for impactful corporate events. Offering unobstructed views of the screen and seating for up to 210 guests, it’s ideal for conferences, seminars, lectures and workshops that demand a professional edge. Venue hire includes full AV facilities, with the adjacent Tasman Light Gallery providing the perfect space for registration, catering and pre-event gatherings.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning theatre exclusive
  2. Wi-Fi
  3. Full AV support
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Theatre – 210

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning theatre exclusive
  2. Wi-Fi
  3. Full AV support
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Theatre – 210

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

CITY VIEW ROOM

Framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, the City View Room offers a striking waterfront setting with sweeping views across Darling Harbour. Nestled between HMAS Onslow and HMAS Vampire, it’s a versatile venue that combines architectural style with a unique maritime backdrop — ideal for cocktail parties, intimate dinners or as a refined wet-weather option by the water.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning restaurant exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Interactive museum experience
  6. Adjacent to ex-Royal Australian navy vessels
  7. Outdoor terrace
  8. Wi-Fi
  9. Full AV support
  10. In-house speakers
  11. Entertainment staging
  12. Wheelchair accessible
  13. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 110
Cocktail – 120

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning restaurant exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront views
  5. Interactive museum experience
  6. Adjacent to ex-Royal Australian navy vessels
  7. Outdoor terrace
  8. Wi-Fi
  9. Full AV support
  10. In-house speakers
  11. Entertainment staging
  12. Wheelchair accessible
  13. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 110
Cocktail – 120

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

HMAS VAMPIRE (II)

Host an unforgettable cocktail party aboard an ex-Naval destroyer moored in Darling Harbour. Once part of the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Vampire now offers upper decks and a helipad made for sunset drinks, striking photo moments and one-of-a-kind celebrations. With the harbour as your backdrop, it’s a venue that promises impact, atmosphere and memories that linger long after the night ends.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning vessel exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront & city skyline views
  5. Alfresco setting
  6. Retired Royal Australian navy vessel
  7. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 50
Cocktail – 120

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning vessel exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront & city skyline views
  5. Alfresco setting
  6. Retired Royal Australian navy vessel
  7. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 50
Cocktail – 120

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

TASMAN LIGHT GALLERY

Illuminate your next event in a space filled with history and character. Home to the original glass lens from the Tasman Island Lighthouse and a suspended Naval helicopter, the Tasman Light Gallery is a venue like no other. Quirky, atmospheric and unforgettable, it’s the perfect setting for cocktail parties, product launches, light refreshments or intimate dinners that spark conversation.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning museum exclusive
  2. Private bar
  3. Intriguing museum exhibits
  4. Wi-Fi
  5. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 100
Cocktail – 250
Theatre – 180

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning museum exclusive
  2. Private bar
  3. Intriguing museum exhibits
  4. Wi-Fi
  5. Wheelchair accessible
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 100
Cocktail – 250
Theatre – 180

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

THE ENDEAVOUR

Step aboard a meticulous replica of Captain Cook’s legendary vessel for an event like no other. Moored beside the museum on Darling Harbour, the HMB Endeavour offers cocktails on the quarterdeck, intimate dinners in Cook’s Great Cabin and even the rare opportunity to sail for the day. With its sense of history and unrivalled setting, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime venue for gatherings that demand both character and splendour.

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning vessel exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront & city skyline views
  5. Alfresco setting
  6. 18th-century fittings
  7. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 12
Cocktail – 70

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning vessel exclusive
  2. Abundance natural light
  3. Private bar
  4. Waterfront & city skyline views
  5. Alfresco setting
  6. 18th-century fittings
  7. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 12
Cocktail – 70

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

WHARF 7

An unconventional gallery on the harbour, Wharf 7 blends sailing history with contemporary design. Surrounded by legendary wooden vessels from the Sydney Heritage Fleet, its light-filled spaces, timber details and soaring ceilings create a unique backdrop for intimate dinners, cocktail parties and boutique events that call for both character and atmosphere (evening events only).

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SERVICES
  1. Stunning venue exclusive
  2. Private bar
  3. Wooden historic vessels from Sydney Heritage Fleet
  4. Wi-Fi
  5. Full AV support
  6. Wheelchair accessible
  7. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 80
Cocktail – 100

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

SERVICES
  1. Stunning venue exclusive
  2. Private bar
  3. Wooden historic vessels from Sydney Heritage Fleet
  4. Wi-Fi
  5. Full AV support
  6. Wheelchair accessible
  7. Optional guided tours available
LOCATION

Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St,
Sydney NSW 2000

CAPACITY

Seated – 80
Cocktail – 100

CONTACT

(+61) 2 9460 0048

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