Venue Highlights
HALL: A grand and elegant venue for large corporate and private evening functions. It boasts spectacular views over Lake Burley Griffin and the city. A special bonus for function organisers is the large projection screen. SAS VISIONS THEATRE: A luxurious theatre with large screen playback facilities. THE STUDIO: A theatre with full broadcasting capabilities and a fully equipped television studio. PENINSULA ROOM: The ideal venue for a business function with a difference, featuring views over Lake Burley Griffin and Parliament House. GARDEN OF AUSTRALIAN DREAMS: A unique and magical space in the centre of the Museum. It is an enclosed outdoor area suitable for a dinner or a cocktail party. AMPHITHEATRE: The outdoor amphitheatre and is situated right on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
Location
The National Museum of Australia is situated in the beautiful surrounds of Acton Peninsula, just three minutes from Canberra city. The Museum features expansive views over Lake Burley Griffin, the city centre and Parliament House, all of which can be enjoyed from the Museum's superb function facilities.
Catering Information
The Hyatt Hotel Canberra is the caterer for the Museum and is renowned for their superb catering with a modern twist.
Recreational Facilities
Tours of the Museum's galleries and special exhibition openings can be incorporated before, during or after your event.
Technical Facilities
State-of-the-art multimedia facilities include:
·fully equipped television studio
·broadband bearer allowing full broadcast facilities to anywhere in the world
·professional in-house video production
·high quality Optiwave screen (4x3m) complete with sound system
·video conferencing facilities.
Accolades
2001 Blueprint International Architecture Award.
2002 Royal Australian Institute of Architects
- Best new Public building.
Canberra Region Tourist Awards
2002 Best new development
2003 Major Tourist Attraction.
Additional Information
Excitement and innovation are not just limited to the exhibitions the colourful building itself is now an architectural landmark, one which complements the beautiful surroundings of Canberra's Acton Peninsula and provides conference organisers with a range of function facilities to chose from.