Historic Houses Trust - HHT venues




Historic Houses Trust - HHT venues
HHT venues makes available a selection of unique and historic venues to accommodate any special event, small or large.
The Mint, is a multi award-winning venue with innovative and stylish contemporary event spaces suitable for a diverse range of meetings and events. Awarded winner Specialty Venue at the 2007 & 2008 National Meeting & Events Industry Awards this venue is the benchmark for HHT venues. The Auditorium, the purpose built bar and the exclusive use of a large interior sandstone courtyard gives functions a refreshing and unusual indoor-outdoor ambiance. With state-of-the-art audio visual technologies including web casting and video conferencing make The Mint a uniquely attractive venue for conferences, seminars, presentations, launches, cocktails, banquets and other special events.
Museum of Sydney, The Museum of Sydney (MOS) is a modern museum built on the site of the first Government House. The building incorporates the earliest foundations of British colonisation in Australia. The AGL Theatre was recently upgraded with new seating, furnishings and audio visual facilities. Now boasting state-of-the-art technology suitable for webcasting and video conferencing, Green PowerTM in all event spaces and with comfortable tiered seating MOS is ideal for seminars, conferences, presentations and product launches. The MOS Foyer incorporates permanent exhibition areas that act as fascinating backdrops for dinners, cocktail parties and special events. Alternatively the Viewing Cube, a glass structure cantilevering from the main building, can be hired for exclusive dining or cocktail events where guests enjoy a unique view of the city. With its central location and in close proximity to Circular Quay, MOS offers the advanced facilities required for a successful event in a stylish and innovative environment.
Justice & Police Museum, Located at Circular Quay, this majestic sandstone complex was originally the Water Police Court (1856), Water Police Station (1858) and Police Court (1886). The Blacket Court has undergone an extensive refurbishment to incorporate innovative lighting for both day and evening events and state-of-the-art audio visual equipment including data projection, integrated audio system and high speed internet access. This space is now ideal for conferences, workshops, luncheons, themed dinners, cocktail parties and special events. Also featuring an original Police Station entrance, holding cells, Magistrate's bench and canopy, pre-function space with an impressive sandstone verandah overlooking Circular Quay.This significant historic venue is fully equipped to cater for a diverse range of events making it one of Sydney's truly unique venues.
Elizabeth Bay House, known as 'the finest house in the colony' commands sweeping views of Sydney Harbour. The house boasts exquisite 19th century furnishings and is an ideal venue for business functions, weddings, intimate dinners and cocktail parties.
Elizabeth Farm, Australia's oldest European building, is located near historic Parramatta. With its wide sandstone verandahs, historic interiors and glorious 1830's garden, this venue provides a marvellous setting for both business functions and weddings.
Hyde Park Barracks Museum, located in the historic precinct of Macquarie street, in the heart of Sydney's CBD, is ideal for large scale events. The popular Hyde Park Barracks Cafe can also be hired for corporate events or wedding receptions.
Vaucluse House, on picturesque gardens and grounds is ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The elegant, art deco Vaucluse House Tearooms provide seating for up to 120 people.

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Rooms available in the Venue and their people capacity
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| Elizabeth Bay House | 40 | 100 | ||
| Elizabeth Farm | 70 | 100 | ||
| Hyde Park Barracks Museum | 350 | 500 | ||
| Justice and Police Museum | 100 | 30 | 250 | 120 |
| Museum of Sydney | 110 | 350 | 126 | |
| The Mint | 100 | 30 | 250 | 120 |
| Vaucluse House | 120 |






