Museum of Sydney & This Way Canteen

Providing a blend of dining and museum spaces, the combined hire of the Museum of Sydney and This Way Canteen is the ultimate option for large cocktail event experiences for up to 400 guests.

Guests can circulate freely between the spaces, as well as have access to an outdoor colonnade area right in the heart of the CBD.

Speak to our dedicated audiovisual services team about AV services available to bring your next evening event to life.

Event catering

Food and beverage services at the Museum of Sydney are provided exclusively by House Made Hospitality – operators of This Way Canteen and the acclaimed restaurants at Hinchcliff House. House Made Hospitality offer thoughtful, high-quality and delicious food menus and drink packages, and champion seasonal ingredients, sustainable produce and local vendors.

Please contact our venue services team to discuss your food and beverage requirements and package options.

Corner Phillip and Bridge Streets, Sydney, NSW 2000

Museum of Sydney & This Way Canteen

Corner Phillip and Bridge Streets, Sydney, NSW 2000Directions, transport and parking

Rooms and capacities

Venues shoot at the Museum of Sydney

Warrane Theatre & First Fleet Gallery

Fixed tiered seating and fully integrated audiovisual facilities make an ideal venue for conferences and the flexible foyer is perfect for post-networking cocktails

  • Theatre
    max. 120
  • Cocktail
    max. 120
Dinner setting with gold accent lighting in the Viewing Cube at the Museum of Sydney

Viewing Cube

An extraordinary space for an intimate dinner or cocktail party that offers spectacular views of Phillip Street and Circular Quay

  • Dining
    max. 20
  • Cocktail
    max. 40
The People's House: Up Late at the Museum of Sydney

Museum of Sydney Forecourt

Celebrate under the stars on the site of First Government House. The city skyline providing the perfect backdrop for large cocktail event experiences for up to 400 guests

  • Cocktail
    max. 400
Venues shoot at the Museum of Sydney

Governor Phillip Hall & First Fleet Gallery

Spend a night at the museum amongst a dramatically lit backdrop of sandstone and limewashed brick

  • Dining
    max. 50
  • Cocktail
    max. 200