Queensland Museum
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Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
Queensland Museum Social Events & Parties
For private party venues in Brisbane, the Queensland Museum has it all. With floor-to-ceiling glass, stunning views of Brisbane CBD, striking architectural designs, and an array of fascinating exhibitions, your guests won’t be disappointed. This iconic Brisbane landmark offers a truly unique setting for milestone birthday celebrations, engagement parties, and anniversaries.
In partnership with award-winning caterers, The Fresh Collective, Queensland Museum offers meticulously crafted menu options tailored to your event style, including bespoke beverage packages. Pair the museum’s lively atmosphere with top-quality food and drinks, and you’ve got yourself an incredible social event venue in the heart of Brisbane.
Highlights of Queensland Museum Events & Parties:
- Flexible, immersive function spaces
- Conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank
- Professional and knowledgeable events team
- Impressive menu options from The Fresh Collective
- Spectacular views of Brisbane CBD
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.
- 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.
