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National Gallery of Australia

Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, Australia, 2600
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About us

The National Gallery of Australia is home to a number of truly unique function spaces in the heart of the national capital. Our distinctive venues are exceptional and versatile settings for any occasion—wedding ceremonies and receptions, gala dinners, cocktail parties, conferences and workshops, and corporate and private functions. Venue options include the spectacular Gandel Hall, the Sculpture Garden Pavilion, a permanent outdoor marquee nestled in the garden, as well as the James O Fairfax Theatre, the NGA Café and spaces within the Gallery.

Venue Details

Standing capacity80
Seating capacity400
Built1982
Renovated-
Venue typeGallery or museum

Amenities

Facilities

  • Furniture
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Other decor
  • Table linens
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Portable heaters
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite kitchen

Meeting rooms

Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
1 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
80
Seating capacity
400
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Cafe
1 sq. ft.
-
150
110
150
-
Main Foyer
1 sq. ft.
-
600
150
600
-
Exhibition Foyer
1 sq. ft.
-
400
250
400
-
Members Lounge
1 sq. ft.
-
80
64
80
-
James O Fairfax Theatre
1 sq. ft.
-
267
--
267
Small Theatre
1 sq. ft.
-
70
--
70

Location

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Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( A$7.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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Additional Information

Additional details

Catering is provided exclusively by The Big Group Hospitality Agency, a dynamic leader in the catering and events industry. Driven by a passion for food, a commitment to excellence and a flair for creativity, our team will work with you to create a bespoke and memorable experience for you and your guests at Australia’s leading national visual arts institution.

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National Gallery of Australia Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the National Gallery of Australia regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated National Gallery of Australia's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does National Gallery of Australia have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is National Gallery of Australia and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to National Gallery of Australia's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at National Gallery of Australia developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does National Gallery of Australia clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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