Cowen Gallery & Red Rotunda
Address:
Contact:
- Name:
- Amanda Cecchin
- Phone Number:
- (03) 8664 7293
- Email:
- venuehire@slv.vic.gov.au
- Website:
- http://slv.vic.gov.au/services/venue-location-hire
Details:
The beautiful heritage Cowen Gallery houses a permanent exhibition of 150 works of art from the Library’s collection. Featured are portraits of historic figures as well as works depicting the European exploration and settlement of Australia. Important works include William Strutt's Black Thursday 1851 and The Marco Polo by Thomas Robertson.
The Cowen Gallery offers a grand and elegant setting for large cocktail parties and dinners. The ‘Red Rotunda’ can be hired separately and makes a stunning backdrop for an intimate sit-down dinner or small cocktail party.
The State Library is open from 10am - 9pm Monday to Friday, and 10am - 6pm Friday to Sunday.
The Gallery is open to the public free-of-charge during the Library's opening hours, and is available for hire as a function space outside of these hours. The Red Rotunda is available at other times by negotiation.
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- Price:
- Cowen Gallery: $1,400 per hour for 3-hours, outside of the Library's opening hours. Red Rotunda: $900.00 for 2-hours, plus $300 per hour thereafter, by negotiation.
More Details:
- Licensed
- no
- Staff Provided
Venue hire includes staff for venue set up, supervision, signage, access to cloaking facilities and basic A/V, furniture and equipment.
- Special Requirements
Candles are not permitted in the Gallery. Floral arrangements can only be used in consultation with the Venue Manager and will be subject to inspection prior to entering the space. Drinks must be served via tray service. Dance floors are not permitted in the Gallery. However, to ensure your needs are met, each event will be considered on an individual basis. The Venue Manager will be happy to discuss your specific requirements.
- Parking
- As the State Library of Victoria is in the CBD, paid parking can be found at the QV building right next door.
- Train
- Venue is adjacent to Melbourne Central Station
- Tram
- Swanston St and La Trobe St
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Accessibility:
Audience
- Public transport
Performer
This venue has not provided performer accessibility information.
