Soaring, exposed ceilings and raw industrial feel, the Boiler House is the ultimate Melbourne Warehouse. With a sense of curious anticipation, guests enter via a long, moodily lit ramp, emerging into a cavernous space home to two enormous, fully restored boilers. It has a character all of its own, but the Boiler House can also be a perfect blank canvas offering flexibility to play with.

With settings running down the middle of the impressive structure and surrounded by a fascinating collection of engineering tools, equipment and relics, the Engine Room is ideal for a long-table dinner, cocktail party, product launch or corporate gathering.

Our Arena presents a unique opportunity to hire a massive oval for any number of uses – just let your imagination be your guide. Presided over by the shimmering glass Scienceworks building and its pavilion-style amphitheatre, it offers spectacular views over the top of the beautiful Pumping Station to the West Gate Bridge, Yarra River and Melbourne skyline. The sprawling, lush grass makes it a perfect warm weather spot for cocktail parties and family days, while sit-down banquet dinners al fresco can be sheltered by a marquee any time of the year.

We love hosting cocktail parties and other events in the Main Exhibition Gallery – guests always get a real kick out of our renowned Sportsworks exhibition. It’s an especially great pick for team-building exercises – there’s nothing like getting your staff out and active! In this large, vibrant space, there’s plenty of opportunity for dynamic discovery. See if you can keep up with Cathy Freeman in a ten-metre sprint, brush up your snowboarding on our simulator, and find out more about your body’s potential. There's something for everyone to enjoy.

Sit back beneath a horizontal dome 16 metres high and see the night sky revealed like never before, or be taken on a journey of discovery through the Universe. Perfect for a product launch, private screening or seminar presentation, the Planetarium is the perfect showstopper.

This ground-breaking and unconventional permanent exhibition is designed to explore the imperceptible worlds of science and technology. This brand new exhibition will look deeper, and see further than ever before. Suitable for cocktail events up to 150 people.

Perfect for giving your event an electrifying atmosphere! Experience the fascinating Tesla coil—watch the two megavolt machine conduct electricity and shoot out beams of purple lightning. You can simply hire the Lightning Room for an exclusive show, or, as well, take advantage of the auditorium-like room for presentations of your own.