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This elegant gallery provides a stunning backdrop for an intimate dinner or memorable cocktail party. The North Rotunda is a public gallery, with regularly changing exhibitions.

This iconic space is suited to smaller groups, still keen to experience the grandeur of dining in State Library Victoria. It can accommodate up to 90 guests.  A separate airlock entry has been added to create access to the newly renovated Victoria Gallery adding to the flexibility and appeal of this beautiful venue.

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The Village Roadshow Theatrette (VRT) has fixed raked seating capacity for 200 and features fully integrated multimedia equipment, all with remote panel control.

Lecture tablets are fitted to all seats. Two rows are also fitted with power outlets to enable easy use of personal technology. Disability access is paramount with 4 wheelchair spaces, an audio loop and wheel chair access to the stage.

The VRT is one of few purpose built theatre settings available for event use in Melbourne’s CBD. Used to great effect in conjunction with the adjacent seminar rooms or when used amongst the various other library spaces for breakout requirements and social programs.

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State Library Victoria

The Seminar Rooms are a group of five interconnected meeting rooms.
The five spaces can be sectioned off for intimate workshopping or used together to create a cohesive and inclusive conference environment.

With a private entrance off La Trobe Street, The Seminar Rooms are filled with natural light and include inbuilt audio visual technology for effective workshop and presentation delivery.

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This spectacular 19th century gallery creates an atmosphere of prestige, refinement and exclusivity. Surrounded by an eclectic mix of original paintings from the Library's vast collection the large room is a central point in the Library between the Redmond Barry and La Trobe Reading Rooms.

This space once housed items from the Melbourne Museum as well as being the original home of the National Gallery of Victoria. With high ceilings, and ornate finishing, the venue is simply classic in every way. Accommodating up to 400 people, it is definitely the space of choice for guests looking to enjoy a lavish dinner, fundraiser, oration or any other elegant event.

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Cowen Gallery

Named after the Library’s first listed female staff member, this new heritage gallery can be transformed into a sophisticated dining room, perfect for unique weddings, corporate events, business breakfasts and more.

Previously closed to the public, this magnificent room boasts glorious high ceilings and large windows looking over La Trobe Street for beautiful natural light. Designed to accommodate 200 guests, the Isabella Fraser Room is located next to the new world class exhibition space, the Victoria Gallery, providing an opportunity to create a bespoke curator led experience for guests.

This special event space is directly accessible through a convenient entrance on La Trobe Street.

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Isabella Fraser Room

The Conversation Quarter offers a unique blend of heritage architecture and cutting edge technology, ideal for lectures, panel discussions and seminars.

Offering a flexible floor plan, the Conversation Quarter is designed to accommodate seminars, lectures, workshops, conferences, meetings and functions. It is also well located as a break out space for conferences and other events held in the Village Roadshow Theatrette. This space can accommodate up to 350 guests.

A unique Melbourne venue, Conversation Quarter showcases 3 centuries of architecture in the one venue, including the original bluestone wall from the 1850s, the Edwardian arched windows of the La Trobe Reading Room, topped with postmodern roofing.

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Tucked up on Level 6 sits Victoria’s most exclusive private dining room

The space is not accessible to the General Public, and provides the option for a truly unique experience. Up to 40 guests can wind their way up through the Dome Galleries, or travel back of house for a dramatic reveal as they look down over the magnificent reading room. In addition to white glove experiences, exclusive access to the roof of The Library can be arranged for coffee and petit fours.

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Opened in 1856 as the Library’s original reading room, The Ian Potter Queen’s Hall is one of Melbourne’s most breathtaking historical venues.

Having undergone significant renovations, The Ian Potter Queens Hall has been miraculously restored to reveal it’s original 19th century heritage design.

By day, The Ian Potter Queen’s Hall is open to the public as a reading room and is home to the Australian literature, chess and bridge collections. By night, it is available to transform into a one of a kind special event space, taking full advantage of its historic setting and gorgeous features. This hall can accommodate up to 500 guests.

With entry via a grand marble staircase, the hall lends a sense of drama and exclusivity to any occasion, and is equipped with a dedicated suite of banquet furniture and integrated AV.

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The Ian Potter Queens Hall

Undoubtedly one of the most impressive spaces that Australia has to offer The La Trobe Reading Room carries a sense of awe and amazement as soon as it is entered.

A spectacular architectural feature, the dome, makes a remarkable centrepiece for any special event. Meticulously restored to its former glory, the reading room features custom built desks of Queensland silky oak timber, heritage chairs and traditional green reading lamps. This stunning space can accommodate up to 520 guests. With the domed galleries rising 6 stories around the octagonal reading room, each housing a rotating exhibition including Ned Kelly’s original armour. The La Trobe Reading Room has to be seen to be believed.

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Completed in the mid 1800s and located in central Melbourne, the Old Melbourne Gaol is constructed in blue stone and still contains the original cells and historic features. In these cells some of Australia’s most notorious criminals were held, including the infamous bush ranger Ned Kelly.

Old Melbourne Gaol is now a museum that introduces visitors to the past, present and future of crime and justice in the state of Victoria. It was the first extensive gaol complex in Victoria and includes the Former City Watch House and City Courts Buildings. Though it was used briefly during World War II, it formally ceased operating as a prison in 1924, with parts of the gaol being incorporated into the RMIT University.

Engrained into Melbourne’s rich history, this incredible space offers multiple options for the ultimate glam or grunge vibe. Dress the venue up with chandeliers and candles, or play on the rawness of the bluestone building. Perfect for those who are after something a little more unique, this city icon retains the integrity of its original charm, whilst offering a blank shell opportunity with unrivalled creative potential. The Old Melbourne Gaol can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Whether you are passionate about history, or just wowed by the beautiful spaces, this precinct offers the right space for your next event.

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Old Melbourne Gaol

Old Melbourne Gaol Precinct

The Former City Watch House operated as Melbourne’s central custody centre or ‘holding place’ for people arrested and awaiting trial. For almost a century, every person arrested in Melbourne was lodged in the City Watch House opposite the Russell Street Police Station.

Today the cell block reverberates with the sounds of tourists walking where some of Australia’s most infamous prisoners were once held. The entire space can accommodate up to 150 people. The precinct includes Melbourne’s oldest prison, the historic Magistrate’s Court and former Police City Watch House and has been the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840’s. Legendary Chopper Reid and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within its walls.

Read the scrawling's, feel the padded cell and soak up the atmosphere of this truly one of a kind event space. 

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The Hellenic Museum was founded in 2007, with a mission to inspire Australians about Hellenic culture from the ancient to the contemporary.

The Hellenic Museum was founded by the late Melbourne businessman and philanthropist Spiros Stamoulis . Having emigrated from Greece to Australia as a 12 year old in the 1950s, Spiros went on to build a series of successful businesses which enabled him to give back to the city which had embraced both him and his family.

The former Royal Mint is of architectural significance as one of the most impressive 19th century government buildings in Victoria, and one of few Australian buildings in the true Renaissance revival style, and a virtual copy of the Palazzo Vidoni Caffarelli , attributed to Raphael, in Rome.

Sean Godsell ‘s much anticipated M Pavilion officially opened to the public on 7 October 2014. Now having been permanently relocated from the Queen Victoria Gardens to the Hellenic Museum courtyard, the structure is intended to be reminiscent of the Aboriginal humpy, both in form and function. It is a place to gather, converse and connect.

And it still serves that purpose today. With a combined capacity for 500 cocktail, including wet weather coverage for up to 200 guests, it provides a secluded secret garden in the heart of the CBD. A fully integrated bar, and kitchen facility ensure a high level of service whatever your style of event.

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Surround yourself with nature’s most incredible sea life while entertaining guests in the middle of Melbourne’s CBD with city views and a riverside location.

What better way to encounter Australia’s awe inspiring marine animals than while you dine and socialize. The aesthetic architecture of the aquarium means styling can be kept to a minimum, as you simply sit back and let nature do it’s thing. Spaces within the Aquarium can be themed and customized to your event, including signage within the tanks. The entire venue can comfortably accommodate up to 1600 guests.

The Sea Life Aquarium is positioned closely to a range of public transport facilities, and 24 hour parking nearby. The venue is also a short walk from the Melbourne Convention Centre, Crown Casino, South Wharf and South Bank hotels.

The captivating blues of the water and creatures that live within it are the perfect backdrop to a casual night of exploration and networking for large groups, or high end fine dining with the sharks and rays in the Oceanarium. This unbelievably unique attraction, with its changing exhibitions, will keep you coming back time and time again.

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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Built in Belfast in 1885, this three masted cargo vessel carried coal and wheat between England and South America. After travelling 1.5 million miles and circumnavigating the world 17 times, the Polly Woodside now welcomes you aboard.

Entertaining guests amongst this historical icon is facilitated by Shed 2 at Polly Woodside. This warehouse converted space aesthetically compliments the significantly sized ship, and is situated directly beside it, on the river. Walk directly off the ship and find yourself in the open plan entertainment space, perfect for indoor outdoor entertainment for any style event, from cocktails to a sit down dinner. Shed 2’s ideal position, alongside the Melbourne Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre and Yarra River makes it perfect for your next event immerse yourself in a unique experience that will keep guests talking and engaged. This space can accommodate up to  250 guests.

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Shed 2 at Polly Woodside

Cargo Hall is one of the most sought after locations for a stylish event with some old world industrial charm. The venue boasts exquisite views across the city skyline and iconic Yarra River, and is just a few minute’s walk from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Incorporating modern design whilst retaining its unique nineteenth century maritime character, Cargo Hall is a vibrant and refreshing blank canvas.

This pillar-less, fully open space opens to an all weather glass conservatory letting natural light stream into the venue by day and sweeping views of the city lights at night. It can accommodate up to 450 guests.

The raw, industrial heritage of the building shines through in the exposed beams, wide open space, and warehouse feel. Unique characteristics include a contemporary designed suspended mezzanine floor, original trusses, hardwood floorboards and heritage facade.

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A well-established venue which has been a primary event space on the South Wharf precinct since 2014. The venue is beautifully developed as a premium space for events ranging from social to corporate occasions and product launches.

Aerial boasts memorable views of the CBD, an abundance of natural light and custom built bar and arrival lobby. This is a beautiful space for breakfasts, lunch and conferencing as well as red carpet gala dinners. It's spacious enough to accommodate up to 600 guests.

Guests arrive at ground level into the atmospheric foyer, drawn up the sweeping central staircase into the elevated cocktail area. Modern and chic, the arrival bar gives a grand first impression, with shimmering white marble floors and striking gold detail.

Tall windows in the soaring dining room, provide panoramic 180 degree views across the Bolte Bridge, as the lights from Melbourne’s skyline glistening in the river.

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Showtime Events Centre is the birthplace and flagship venue of Showtime Event Group. Originally known as docking shed 11 during Melbourne’s formative days in the 1800’s, this heritage venue has lived an exciting life. Situated along South Wharf Promenade, parallel to the Yarra River and gazing over the Melbourne city skyline. Showtime Events Centre maintains the proximity and prowess of the CBD while remaining true to the rich history of the wharf.

The warehouse-style venue was repurposed and redesigned in 2010, solely for events. Purpose built features are apparent upon entry. Fully integrated lighting, sound desk and audiovisual are the expected minimum at this riverside venue. A custom-designed chandelier bar is always an attention-grabber as it sits down the far end of the venue above the large stone bar top.

Original, wide hardwood floorboards provide a nod to a bygone era seldom available anywhere in Melbourne. Full amenities including a modern green room and elegant bathrooms add an air of luxury into what is considered to be a great example of industrial-influenced design. While wrought laser-cut iron walls are illuminated by coloured LED’s from behind, modernising the venue in a balanced juxtaposition of old and new.

The addition of the riverside marquee is the perfect setting for pre-dinner drinks or as an arrival space for guests, any time of the year. Often used to great effect with food stations, canapes or whisky bars to provide that extra exciting element.

There is a reason why Showtime Events Centre has been at the forefront of Melbourne’s competitively brilliant hospitality and events industry. The unique features, location, and style of the venue matched with an experienced team, mean that your event in this space will be one to remember.

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National Heritage listed, Rippon Lea House and Garden is one of Australia’s grand suburban estates with a pleasure garden of sweeping lawns, magnificent trees and a tranquil lake. Located only ten kilometers from Melbourne’s CBD, this venue offers a sublime setting with fantasy like features. This classic venue is home to picturesque gardens including an ornamental lake, orchard, fernery and sweeping lawns where elegance and magnificence combine creating the perfect surroundings for your special occasion.

The 1930’s Hollywood inspired Ballroom is a split level space, with vintage features such as the raised stage and champagne bar. The ballroom has the capacity to cater for up to 250 guests for a cocktail reception, and up to 180 guests with dance floor. The bi fold doors open out in to the pool terrace, with the ability to host pre reception drinks around the water feature and fountain. The pool terrace then connects to the Fernery, Australia's largest fernery. Guests can wander through the extensive gardens and take in the beauty of the impressive, and very unique Melbourne venue.

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