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The Discovery centre is a superb venue for formal dinners and other social functions, particularly as the Cafe area can hold 170 people for a sit-down dinner.
A formal function at CSIRO Discovery.

CSIRO Discovery: a unique venue for event hire

Looking for a medium-sized, value-for-money events venue in Canberra? CSIRO Discovery offers a unique and well-regarded option.

CSIRO Discovery is an award-winning complex containing modern facilities set within a garden atrium.

It is a unique venue for hire for your:

  • conferences
  • meetings - large or small
  • special events
  • launches.
    “A big thank you for organising our recent workshop. The conference was enormously successful. That was to a great extent due to you and your efficient service. Your Discovery setup is magnificent.”
    Function client

Optus lecture theatre

The Optus lecture theatre is a modern theatre with tiered seating.

Seating capacity is for 170 people, with additional seating for 20 people available.

All audio visual equipment and visual aids are available when you hire this facility.

Industry link room

A large L-shaped space, the Industry Link Room is suitable for art exhibitions, workshops, social functions or for private dining.

The seating capacity is for a maximum of 40 people.

Audio visual aids and equipment are available for this space.

Sponsorship boardroom

With a capacity to seat ten people, the Sponsorship Boardroom is a private and quiet space perfect for small meetings.

Audio visual aids and equipment are also available for this room.

Synergy cafe and atrium

The Synergy Cafe at CSIRO Discovery is a medium-sized venue where you can eat, enjoy and experience. Synergy Cafe can be hired for events.

Contact Ms Falconer for cost and for a menu.

The Atrium has the capacity to accommodate up to 100 people, making it suitable for cocktail parties, pre-dinner drinks or a dance floor space.

Exhibition floor

The Exhibition Floor has a 170 person capacity, making it perfect for social functions.

It is an ideal location for a large cocktail party and can be hired in conjunction with other parts of the building, such as the atrium and cafe area.

One feature is to have the exhibition to browse around as people have cocktails.

Contact us now to find out how we help with your event. Booking confirmation for events at Discovery.

 
 

Fast facts

  • CSIRO Discovery is a unique science-themed complex
  • It can cater for conferences, meetings, launches and events
  • CSIRO Discovery is located in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Ms Terese Falconer (CertConfCoord)
CSIRO Discovery Events Manager
CSIRO Discovery
Phone: 61 2 6246 4604 
Fax: 61 2 6246 4600 

Location

CSIRO Discovery
Black Mountain Laboratories
Clunies Ross Street
Acton ACT 2601
Australia

GPO Box 1600
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia