THE OLD MUSEUM
Brisbane’s Best Christmas Party Venue
Transform your Christmas celebration into an unforgettable experience at The Old Museum, Brisbane’s iconic heritage-listed venue. Located in Bowen Hills and made from 1.3 million red bricks, this former exhibition building and museum, now a vibrant performance space, offers a unique blend of historic charm and festive atmosphere. Bordering Gregory Terrace and the Exhibition Grounds, it provides the perfect backdrop for your Christmas party where guests can create memories that last long after the tinsel comes down.
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Picture your team celebrating against the backdrop of The Old Museum’s heritage-listed architecture, with the beautiful heritage gardens providing a timeless and elegant setting. From intimate gatherings to grand corporate celebrations, our versatile venue offers a sophisticated atmosphere that’s uniquely memorable.
Multipurpose Studios
Capacity: 170–200 guests theatre | 140 guests dinner | 170 guests cocktail
The Old Museum offers 3 Heritage Studios, ideal for rehearsals, intimate performances, meetings, seminars, workshops, and private functions. Each studio is spacious, private, and can be hired individually or consecutively, with all studios leading onto a full-length balcony overlooking the beautiful heritage gardens.
Northern Verandah
Capacity: Up to 100 guests
Set against the backdrop of the historic, heritage-listed gardens, the Northern Verandah offers a timeless venue for unforgettable gatherings from sophisticated dinners and long lunches to vibrant cocktail parties and weddings.
The Northern Verandah can be configured to suit your event requirements, with layouts including fashion show runway, long table lunch/dinner, or wedding ceremony aisle.
Concert Hall
Capacity: 420 guests theatre | 310 guests cabaret | 320 guests Banquet/Ballroom | 450 guests cocktail
This theatre-style Concert Hall is a versatile venue, offering a flexible performance space suitable for theatre, dance, music productions, seminars, public lectures, conferences, dinners, and more.
The Concert Hall can be reconfigured from a 420-seat theatre to a space for displays, dances, or dining. Standard venue hire includes setup in theatre mode, with supporting facilities including a backstage area, dressing rooms, and the ground floor foyer reception, ideal for pre-show drinks or canapés.
The raised stage measures 23m x 9.5m (218.5sqm), providing a prominent focal point for performances and presentations.
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