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National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaNational Film and Sound Archive
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Venue hire

Our atmospheric headquarters in Acton, near the ANU, is one of Canberra’s architectural gems – and it’s available to hire. Our venues range from intimate meeting rooms to large-scale spaces for conferences, screenings, launches and performances, each offering a distinct sense of place.

Events are supported by professional audiovisual facilities and experienced technical staff, with options for both in-person and hybrid formats. All venues are located within the NFSA’s Art Deco site, combining practical event infrastructure with a setting of cultural and architectural significance.

Hire Arc Cinema

venue typescreening

A grand Art Deco cinema designed for screenings, presentations and talks. Supports a wide range of formats, from heritage film to contemporary digital projection, with 5.1 Dolby surround sound and on-site technical support.

Hire the Courtyard

venue typeperformance

A heritage outdoor space dating from the 1930s, the Courtyard features landscaped gardens framed by undercover cloisters. Suited to receptions, networking events and live music in a relaxed, open-air setting.

Hire the Theatrette

venue typeconference

An intimate auditorium that pairs heritage character with contemporary audiovisual capability. Suited to lectures, panel discussions, screenings and live presentations, with support for video conferencing, streaming and hybrid events.

Hire the Kookaburra Room

venue typemeetings

A heritage meeting space reflecting the character of the NFSA building, with original furnishings and curated collection material on display. Suited to workshops, boardroom-style meetings and small presentations.

Hire the Gallery

venue typeconference

Our largest room offers an astonishing Deco environment that stands out in the Canberra market. Timber floors, vaulted ceilings and flexible layouts support launches, receptions and bespoke event configurations.

Hire the Mediatheque

venue typetraining

A contemporary lounge-style space designed for informal breakout sessions and small group screenings. Suited to discussion-based events and relaxed gatherings, with multimedia capability and adaptable seating.

Hire The Library

venue typebreakout-space

A unique space surrounded by collection items from the NFSA. The Library features historic cabinetry, display cases and a soaring skylight, creating a setting for presentations, workshops, networking events and small performances.

Hire the Foyer

venue typecocktail

A distinctive event space featuring black marble floors and a stained-glass platypus skylight. The Foyer combines heritage design with flexibility, making it suitable for cocktail functions, product launches and press conferences.

Hire the Studio

venue typetraining

The Studio is a flexible space designed for meetings, workshops, training sessions and photoshoots. Supports in-person and hybrid formats, with flexible seating and audiovisual capability.
  • Small gatherings. Big parties. Panel discussions. Special screenings. Conferences. Meetings. Launches. Private dinners.

The National Film and Sound Archive offers spaces for a wide range of occasions.

Located near the Australian National University and within easy walking distance of Canberra City centre, our venues provide distinctive spaces in a knock-out heritage location.


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