National Gallery Of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria was founded in 1861 and is the oldest and most visited public art gallery in Australia. It is an ideal venue to host functions to leverage your corporate entertainment, create memorable event experiences and host elegant wedding receptions.
From intimate dinners to large scale themed functions, the NGV offers unique venue spaces for your next function, conference or wedding reception, and an ever-changing program of major exhibitions for private viewings.
Discover our two buildings, NGV International at the heart of the Arts Precinct and NGV Australia at Federation Square.
Please note, we are unable to host wedding ceremonies at this venue, but our team are happy to assist you in planning your perfect reception.
Capacity
Up to 2000 cocktailUp to 600 banquet
Address
180 St Kilda RoadMelbourne VIC 3004
Telephone
03 8620 2349Rooms
The Great Hall
The Great Hall is a large capacity function area famous for its stunning stained-glass ceiling by Australian artist Leonard French.
Uses
A unique backdrop for a memorable gala dinner, grand wedding reception, large scale cocktail function or presentation, the Great Hall is Melbourne’s perfect art venue for your upcoming event.
Pre-dinner drinks reception can be held in Federation Court, amongst extraordinary art installations, with guests then led into the Great Hall.
Capacity
Up to 1100 cocktail, 600 banquet or lecture style seatingFederation Court
Federation Court is the first space guests enter from the NGV at the heart of the gallery. Large scale contemporary works are displayed in Federation Court, providing your guests with a unique art experience*
*Capacity subject to artwork footprint
Uses
Federation Court is a contemporary setting suitable for cocktail functions for up to 500, or may be used as a pre-dinner area for functions in the Great Hall. With a combined area of 1171 meters squared, these spaces have a capacity of 2000 (cocktail).
Dinner settings can be accommodated for 100 pax, with close proximity to NGV’s major exhibition spaces.
Capacity
Up to 500 cocktail, 100 dinner setting.Garden Restaurant
Garden Restaurant overlooks the sculptural works and elegant landscaping of the Grollo Equiset Garden. With dramatic windows on three sides and bathed in natural light, the restaurant setting is relaxed and elegant. For the Summer months, enjoy a view of the NGV Architecture Commission.
NGV’s Garden Gate entry option provides discreet and direct access to the restaurant if preferred.
Uses
Garden Restaurant is a quiet oasis within Melbourne’s cultural precinct, and a premier venue for corporate breakfasts, product launches, intimate dinners, wedding receptions and cocktail functions.
Tea Room and Mezzanine
The NGV Tea Room and mezzanine space accommodates intimate functions and wedding receptions. The mezzanine overlooks both the contemporary art installation in Federation Court and the waterwall. During major exhibitions, the mezzanine can also provide a private entertaining option as part of the NGV Friday Night’s program, allowing your guests to experience a hosted event and the excitment of the music and art program.
Uses
It is suitable for cocktail functions of between 20 to 100 guests.
Capacity
Up to 100 cocktailClemenger BBDO Auditorium
Hold your next product launch, training seminar, symposium, or film screening in the Clemenger BBDO Auditorium at NGV International.
Uses
This space is equipped with state of the art multimedia facilities and has fixed seating for 250.
Capacity
Up to 250 fixed seating.NGV Australia Theatrette
The NGV Australia Theatrette is located 5 minutes walking distance from Flinders Street Station, at Federation Square.
Uses
NGV’s smaller theatre has fixed capacity of 100 seats.
