Queensland Museum
(3 Reviews)
Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
Queensland Museum Corporate Functions & Events
The Queensland Museum is an iconic Brisbane venue that’s perfect for your next corporate function. Situated in the heart of South Bank, overlooking the CBD, this unique event venue offers an array of versatile indoor and outdoor function spaces for corporate dinners, conferences, galas, product launches, and more.
Venue options include the magnificent Whale Mall and Main Foyer — perfect for large-scale banquets or cocktail dinners. The light-filled Muse Terrace and adjoining Muse Space are best suited to product launches, breakfasts, lunches, and cocktail parties.
For premium corporate event venues in Brisbane, you won’t have to look further than the Queensland Museum. The impressive settings, flexible function spaces, and extensive menu options will ensure ultimate comfort and efficiency.
Queensland Museum Corporate Function & Event Highlights:
- Versatile function spaces for corporate events
- Convenient location near Brisbane CBD
- A conference-specific area equipped with state-of-the-art facilities
- Meticulous planning from a dedicated and professional events team
- Delicious menus by reputable caterers The Fresh Collective
Capacity
Up to
900
Standing 
Up to
350
Dining Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
Muse Terrace
This elevated space adjoins the Muse Space and features stunning views over the city, offering an under-cover and airy private location for dinner functions, cocktail parties, product launches, corporate lunches, and breakfasts.
Whale Mall
The museum's magnificent Whale Mall offers an ethereal atmosphere, perfect for impressive large-scale dinners and social gatherings. The whales suspended overhead paired with their echoes provides a truly immersive experience for all.
Main Foyer
This spacious area filled with Queensland’s most iconic objects is perfect for large banquet-style events and parties.
This elevated space adjoins the Muse Space and features stunning views over the city, offering an under-cover and airy private location for dinner functions, cocktail parties, product launches, corporate lunches, and breakfasts.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 100Dining: 0 - 70
Theatre: 0 - 150
Features
Audiovisual (AV) equipmentNatural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
The museum's magnificent Whale Mall offers an ethereal atmosphere, perfect for impressive large-scale dinners and social gatherings. The whales suspended overhead paired with their echoes provides a truly immersive experience for all.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 900Dining: 0 - 350
Theatre: 0 - 250
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Storage space
Dance floor
This spacious area filled with Queensland’s most iconic objects is perfect for large banquet-style events and parties.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 300Dining: 0 - 200
Theatre: 0 - 200
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Storage space
Dance floor
Queensland Museum Catering
Queensland Museum partners exclusively with the award-winning catering company, The Fresh Collective, to offer premium dining experiences for weddings and private events. With meticulously crafted dishes and plenty of dining options, their knowledgeable team are ready to wow you with their fresh produce-focused menus and bespoke beverage packages.
Each menu has been carefully crafted by a talented executive chef, with options including live-action food stations, delectable canapés, shared style dining and seated lunches or dinners. If you’d like to take things up a notch and really wow your guests, The Fresh Collective can also organise a range of decadent grazing tables, including a freshly shucked oyster bar, artisan cheese table, glazed ham station, and a charcuterie table.
The Fresh Collective team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring a seamless, delicious experience for you and your guests. Considered some of the best in the industry, this skilled catering team won’t disappoint for your next event at Queensland Museum.
Highlights of Catering at Queensland Museum:
- Menus showcasing fresh, seasonal produce
- Professional, experienced catering team
- Bespoke beverage packages
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available
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Location
Nearby hotels:
- Emporium Hotel South Bank
- Rydges South Bank Brisbane
- W Brisbane
Attractions nearby:
- Queensland Art Gallery
- South Bank Parklands
- The Wheel of Brisbane
Venue Testimonials
The food and service were excellent at the Queensland Museum. The Fresh Collective was the easiest and most professional to deal with.
Michael M ·
The museum can be hired for special events and functions, weddings, intimate cocktail parties or corporate dinners - how amazing is that! Exhibitions are constantly changing, so you never get bored, but they do keep their regular favourites too.
Megan F ·
Loved the planets photos. We had a staff function here at the Queensland Museum, and it felt really cool.
Anton A ·
Frequently Asked Questions
Capacity limits at Queensland Museum vary depending on your desired event space. The spacious Whale Mall can accommodate up to 350 seated guests, while the modern Muse Space can accommodate 200 standing guests for cocktail-style functions.
Yes, Queensland Museum’s versatile function spaces accommodate all types of corporate functions.
- Emporium Hotel South Bank
- Rydges South Bank Brisbane
- W Brisbane
Yes. A public car park is located directly below the museum and costs $17 per entry/per day.
Queensland Museum partners exclusively with The Fresh Collective to offer delicious, fresh produce-focused menus paired with personalised beverage packages.
Contact Ciara
Ciara brings a refreshingly calm mindset to planning events of all sizes and styles. She's well-versed in the best local spots and will help guide you through your options in an efficient and friendly manner.
