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National Museum of Australia - Straw Deck

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Acton

Canberra

ACT

National Museum of Australia - Straw Deck is a outdoor event space in Acton, ACT. Cocktail layout for up to 650 people. Distinctive giant red straw sculpture.

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VENUE TYPE

Outdoor Event Space

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CAPACITY

Up to 650 guests

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VENUE SETTING

Outdoor museum garden deck

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IDEAL FOR

Cocktail receptions and outdoor networking

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Venue highlights

Amenities

Cocktail layout for up to 650 people

Distinctive giant red straw sculpture

Wi-Fi

AV

Air Conditioning

Catering

Adjacent to Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden

Can be hired alone or with another museum space

Venue Details

Guest Capacity

Up to 650 guests

Minimum hire

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Pricing Information

Price on application; advertised evening booking from 6.30pm.

Accessibility

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Access

Parking

Restrooms

Kitchen

Location

About this space

The National Museum of Australia’s Straw Deck is an outdoor event area immediately outside the main entrance. The operator advertises an evening cocktail configuration for 650 guests, with views toward the Garden of Australian Dreams and the large red straw artwork. It can be hired independently or with another museum space subject to event approval; the area is not an indoor theatre. Hire condition: Evening hire only advertised from 6.30pm; price on application and museum event approval. FindSpaces is an independent directory and does not operate the venue.

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