Spectacular waterfront views and a striking Western Australian setting makes the Western Australian Museum – Maritime on Victoria Quay an exclusive and highly sought-after venue.
Perfect for all kinds of functions, corporate events, parties, conference dinners and weddings, the Maritime Museum's facilities in Fremantle offer stylish and unique venue hire opportunities.
Function Centre & Balcony
With spectacular waterfront views of the Indian Ocean and the working port of Fremantle Harbour, the Function Centre & Balcony sets the calibre for your next corporate function or conference.
With its state of the art design this sophisticated venue is sure to impress. Glass walls to the south frame museum artefacts and displays whilst the north opens onto a stylishly curved balcony with views of the Indian Ocean and those amazing WA sunsets.
From seated to cocktail, meeting to theatre-style, the Function Centre & Balcony caters for up to 200 delegates. The venue is a perfect refreshment breakout space for morning, afternoon teas and lunch service.
Area: 260m2
Includes:
- 150 x Cocktail chairs
- 15 x 6’ round tables (seat 10)
- 4 x bar tables
- Micro phone, PA and lectern
| Style | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 150 |
| Cocktail | 200 |
| Theatre | 150 |
| Classroom | 100 |
Australia II Gallery
Immerse your delegates into a maritime atmosphere as they wander beneath Australia II, the America’s Cup winning yacht. With views of Fremantle Harbour and the Indian Ocean as a backdrop, combined with distinctive displays and artefacts, the Australia II Gallery sets the theme fro a truly extraordinary corporate event.
Suited for sundowners and cocktail events, this space can hold up to 150 delegates in cocktail style or 60 banquet.
| Style | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 60 |
| Cocktail | 150 |
| Theatre | 100 |
Temporary Exhibition Gallery
This versatile space with high ceilings and architectural angles, is the perfect location for exhibitions, expos and corporate events.
When expanded with the Entrance foyer, it can accommodate up to 600 delegates
The space is available at various times during the year. Sometimes as a blank canvas and on some occasions housing the feature exhibition at the time.
Area: 439m2
| Style | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 350 |
| Cocktail | 500 |
| Theatre | 400 |
| Classroom | 350 |
NWS Shipping Theatre
Located on the ground level of the Museum, the NWS Shipping Theatre's 204 seat venue offers uninterrupted views to the entrance to Fremantle Harbour and the Indian Ocean. State of the art equipment and precision technology will ensure professional presentations and lectures at one of Perth’s finest settings.
Includes:
- Sony FX – 52 Data Projector
- 4m x 3m motorised projections screen
- Full range stereo speaker and amplification system
- Lectern, with touch screen controls
- Lapel microphone
- House Lighting
- 3 hour professional AV specialist pre functions set up
| Style | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Theatre | 204 |
Kailis Family Boardroom
Spectacular harbour views and state of the art technology makes the Kailis Family Boardroom an impressive venue for executive and corporate meetings, strategic planning days and workshops.
Precision technology including a DVD player, plasma screen television and electronic whiteboard ensures efficient results for all professional events.
Area: 58m2
Includes:
- DVD Player
- Plasma Screen TV
- Electronic Whiteboard
- Kitchenette/bar
- 16 seat boardroom style
| Style | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 16 |
| Boardroom | 16 |
Corporate accommodation
The Western Australian Maritime Museum has partnered with Quest Harbour Village to offer corporate accommodation, including a range of One, Two and Three Bedroom apartments with panoramic harbour-side and ocean front views.
The Quest Harbour Village is a short walk from the Maritime Museum and provides your delegates easy access to the restaurants and attractions of Fishing Boat Harbour and Fremantle.
Quest Harbour Village
Mews Road, Challenger Harbour, Fremantle WA 6160
Accommodation Information & Bookings
Telephone: (08) 9430 3888
Email: questharbourvillage.com.au
Web: questharbourvillage.com.au
Information sheets
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Function Centre and Balcony
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Australia II Gallery
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Temporary Exhibition Gallery
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NWS Shipping Theatre
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Kailis Boardroom
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Quest Harbour Village Apartments
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Location
By Train
The Western Australian Museum — Maritime is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station visit the Transperth website for timetables.
By Bus
The Western Australian Museum — Maritime is serviced by the free Fremantle Cat Service, at stop 24. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details.
By Car
Paid parking is available just outside the Western Australian Museum — Maritime at Victoria Quay. Download a map of available parking.
By Ferry
Captain Cook Cruises offer a range of ferry services from Perth which stop nearby at B-Shed ferry terminal.