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Hellenic Museum

A landmark Melbourne venue where grand architecture and modern hospitality come together. Designed for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, the Hellenic Museum creates an impressive backdrop for every occasion.
280 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Up to 300 Guests

About the Venue

Where History Inspires Extraordinary Events

Nestled within Melbourne’s iconic former Royal Mint, the Hellenic Museum offers one of the city’s most distinctive event destinations. Blending rich heritage architecture with contemporary event spaces, it provides an unforgettable setting for weddings, corporate events, gala dinners, cocktail receptions, conferences and private celebrations. Together with Peter Rowland Group’s award-winning hospitality, every event is thoughtfully planned and flawlessly delivered.

Historic neoclassical facade of the former Royal Mint building housing the Hellenic Museum in Melbourne CBD.
Opulent candlelit banquet table setup for an intimate dinner inside the Hellenic Museum art gallery.
Outdoor garden reception setup with white bentwood chairs and floral table arrangements in the Hellenic Museum courtyard.

What makes Peter Rowland menu special

Our menus at the Hellenic Museum reflect the perfect intersection of contemporary culinary innovation and historic prestige. From sophisticated alfresco cocktail receptions featuring seasonal, locally sourced Victorian canapés in the Garden Pavilion to opulent multi-course banquets overlooking world-class art collections, Peter Rowland delivers bespoke, artisan-driven dining experiences. Emphasizing fresh regional produce, sustainable sourcing, and masterfully curated pairings, each dish elevates the dramatic architectural storytelling of this iconic city landmark.

Explore the Venue

Perfect for

Weddings

Corporate Events

Private Events

Birthdays

Outdoors

Heritage

Celebration of life

The Details

Everything you need to know

Features

Capacity

Guest Capcity
300+

Accessibility

Transport & Parking

Nestled privately off a quiet Richmond laneway at 2-6 Shelley Street, Butler Lane offers premium inner-city transit connectivity. The venue is located a mere 200 metres from North Richmond railway station and major tram routes (12 and 109), allowing seamless travel from the Melbourne CBD. For guests driving to the event, street parking options are complemented by an adjacent secure car park, alongside flat, step-free access across our courtyard and warehouse thresholds, making it one of the most accessible industrial event spaces Melbourne has tucked away.

Parking

Public Transport

North Richmond Station
• 200m

Tram
• Stop 19 Route 12 and 109 (200m)

FAQ

What is the guest capacity and spatial setup at the Hellenic Museum for corporate events?
Housed within the historic former Royal Mint building in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, the Hellenic Museum accommodates up to 300+ guests for standing cocktail receptions and up to 200 guests for seated banquets. Function spaces include the contemporary indoor-outdoor Garden Pavilion & Courtyard, the opulent Henson Gallery (up to 60 guests seated), and intimate private dining chambers.
All culinary experiences at the Hellenic Museum are designed and executed exclusively by Peter Rowland. Menus range from bespoke multi-course fine dining banquets served alongside world-class art collections to high-fashion roaming cocktail canapés and artisanal grazing tables in the garden courtyard, complete with sommelier-curated wine pairings.
Yes. Events at the Hellenic Museum offer a unique cultural backdrop where guests can view the museum’s permanent exhibitions and art collections such as Bill Henson’s atmospheric ONEIROI exhibition in the Henson Gallery during pre-dinner cocktail receptions or through private, after-hours guided tours.
Yes. Exclusive venue buyouts and individual precinct hires (such as the Garden Pavilion or Henson Gallery) are available for corporate bookings. Full venue hire offers complete privacy within a secluded CBD garden oasis, dedicated guest arrival pathways, custom brand integration, and flexible event timelines.

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