Hire the Gallery
Our largest room offers an astonishing Deco environment that stands out in the Canberra market. The Gallery is a spacious, multipurpose space available for large-scale events. With timber floors, vaulted ceilings and direct access to the Courtyard, it offers flexibility for bespoke setups. Staging, lighting and audiovisual equipment can be added to support conferences, receptions and performances.
Gallery hire details
Capacity
- Up to 385, cocktail configuration
- Up to 250, theatre configuration
- Up to 214, cabaret configuration
Uses
- Conferences
- Cocktail receptions
- Commercial pop- ups
- Music events
Features
- Oversize LED wall
- Lighting & audio
Good to know
- Arc Cinema - Full-day hire including:
- High-quality audiovisual (AV) system
- Tiered and flat floor seating options
- Live streaming (additional cost included below)
- Gallery - Full-day hire including:
- High-quality audiovisual (AV) system
- Table & Chairs
- Foyer - 1hr ancillary hire including:
- Table & chairs
- On-site Catering*:
- Arrival coffee, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
TOTAL: $33,500 INC GST ($140 pp)
* This is a sample package based on a two-day conference at the NFSA. Final pricing will vary depending on venue spaces selected, event timing, and staffing requirements. Catering estimates are based on options supplied by our trusted onsite catering partner, Dom’s deli & bar.
All packages include standard venue configuration and base staffing, estimated at one hour before and 30 minutes after the event, based on expected attendance. Staffing costs are included but may vary depending on the specific needs of your event.
Please note: Different rates apply for after-hours, Sundays, and Public Holidays. For a tailored quote, please contact Events@nfsa.gov.au.
- Arc Cinema - Full-day hire including:
Our trusted onsite catering partner, Dom's deli & bar, offers a diverse range of menu options to suit every type of event. From Day Delegate packages for conferences to canapés and beverages for cocktail functions, as well as coffee stations and morning tea for meetings, there’s something to suit every occasion.
Preview the Dom’s Catering Menu.
To discuss your catering needs, please contact Dom’s directly via catering@domscafe.com.au
- The Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
- There are two steps up to the Gallery entrance direct from the courtyard and there is a step-free option via the ramp entry into the courtyard.
Learn more about Accessibility at the NFSA and download more information here.