Venue Hire
Powerhouse Museum offers distinctive architectural spaces for hire at Powerhouse Castle Hill and Sydney Observatory, with future spaces at Powerhouse Parramatta. Powerhouse venues can accommodate for large-scale events through to intimate dinners and community gatherings.
Revenue from events and commercial programs is reinvested into the Powerhouse program and Collection.
Sydney Observatory Event Spaces
The Drawing Room — Astronomer's Residence
Nestled within the Observatory grounds, the Drawing Room in the original c1858 Astronomer’s Residence is ideal for intimate functions including presentations, meetings, lunches and dinners.
Capacities Banquet style 16, Theatre style 30
Garden Weddings
Situated at the highest natural point on the harbour foreshore, the Observatory garden offers stunning views and manicured lawns, making it one of Sydney's most memorable venues for outdoor wedding ceremonies. Limited availability.
Capacities Standing style 100, Seated style 60
Powerhouse Castle Hill Event Spaces
Building J Exhibition Space
A modern and versatile presentation space featuring a minimal, elemental palette. It is accessible and suitable for conferences, lectures, dining and cocktail events.
Capacities Banquet style 200, Theatre style 250, Cocktail style 300
Theatrette
The Theatrette is located off the Entry Foyer and seats up to 80 people for presentations, talks or seminars. It can be configured for classes or small performances and is equipped with a screen, projector and audio system.
Capacities Theatre style 80, Cabaret style 20, Classroom style 20
Parramatta Event Spaces
Powerhouse Parramatta is currently under construction. Upon completion it will include distinctive event spaces available for community and commercial hire.
PS7
PS7 is a large naturally lit contemporary event space with adjoining large terrace and impressive views across Parramatta River and the CBD. Its column-free design provides flexibility to host curated events, programs, dinners and conferences. PS7 is adjacent to the Vitocco Family Kitchen and has close access to the Rooftop Pavilion.
Capacities Banquet style 350, Theatre style 600, Cabaret style 280, Cocktail style 600
Vitocco Family Kitchen
The Vitocco Family Kitchen is a large-scale demonstration kitchen with retractable tiered seating for audiences up to 200. It offers flexibility for a variety of uses including live cooking programs and product showcases and is equipped with digital content creation facilities to support filming and live broadcast. The Vitocco Family Kitchen is adjacent to PS7.
Capacity Theatre style 200
ING Pavilion
The ING Pavilion is located on the rooftop of the Eastern Building and is accessible via lifts from the museum entrance and a rooftop bridge from the Western Building. It features pivot doors to the Rooftop Garden offering an abundance of natural light and beauty. It includes accessible toilets, a back of house service area for events and provision for power in floor boxes.
Capacities Banquet style 150, Cocktail style 150
WSU Gallery
The WSU Gallery is a modern presentation space with retractable tiered seating. It is designed for flexible use, including live performances, lectures conferences and community programs. The venue has been designed with a high level of acoustic treatment and it is supported by back of house production including a Bio Box and a greenroom.
Capacities Banquet style 550, Theatre style 700, Cabaret style 440, Cocktail style 700
Cinema
The 55-seat cinema is designed to host film and speaker programs and has direct access to the Cinema Bar. It offers full Dolby Surround 7.1 sound and has the flexibility of black out curtains which can be closed for screenings or opened to allow natural light.
Capacity Theatre style 55
Cinema Bar
The Cinema Bar will host intimate events and offer a curated wine and cocktail menu. It provides a perfect pairing when using the cinema for your event. It is accessible via lift with direct access from the West building across to level 3.
Capacity Cocktail style 35
The Residence
The Residence at the very top of the West Building offers riverfront views and is equipped with a kitchen and bathroom. It is ideal for VIP events, private long table lunches, dinners and meetings.
Capacities Banquet style 50, Cocktail style 70
St George's Terrace
St George’s Terrace is a flexible ground level space accessible from Phillip Street on the south side of Powerhouse Parramatta, available as a standalone venue for small events.
Capacities Banquet style 60, Theatre style 65, Cabaret style 50, Cocktail style 65
Contact
For event venue hire inquiries please email events@powerhouse.com.au or call (02) 9158 8773