The galleries can be used for a variety of events including book and product launches, end of year Christmas cocktails and conference dinners to name a few. They can seat up to 100 people for a dinner or up to 300 people for cocktail parties. The Museum s front lawns offer a unique location on North Terrace for special open air events. The Historic Armoury Building and Courtyard The Armoury, built in the 1850s, is a charming colonial building at the rear of the Museum. The entrance to the gallery, on the first floor, is by way of an external stone double stairway.
Wheelchair access is available also.
There is seating for 80 guests. Added facilities include electronic whiteboard, overhead projector, television, video, slide projector and screen, board table and chairs. A lawned forecourt function area, which can be utilised for Al Fresco dining, can be incorporated in to the Armoury Gallery hire. The historical Royal Society rooms seat up to 70 people for meetings and special functions. Special Tours Guided tours behind the scenes can be incorporated for those interested in a special look at our unique collections including the new Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery.