Catering

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About

Restaurant Associates at the National Gallery exclusively cater for all our venues, with outstanding cuisine accompanied by seamless service.

With an enviable track record, Restaurant Associates cater to events of all sizes and styles — weddings, formal gala dinners, cocktail parties and conferences, as well as meetings and workshops.

Catering packages can be tailored to accommodate anywhere from 20 to 900 guests.

Menus created by Restaurant Associates encompass all that is fresh, contemporary, and local.

Contact the team today to start planning your next event on +61 2 6240 6711 or at events@nga.gov.au.

Events and Functions Packages
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All Events

NGA Wedding Showcase

Past Event
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Sat 19 Aug 2023, 11am – 3pm

See why weddings at the National Gallery of Australia make for truly unforgettable memories.

Dining

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Take in the Gallery’s soaring façade at the Street Café or complement a visit to a major exhibition with lunch in the Dining Room.

Parking & Transport

The Gallery is located in the heart of Canberra, near Parliament House. Paid parking applies on weekdays and weekends until 5pm in the main carpark.

Weddings

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Your wedding should be nothing short of iconic. At the National Gallery, Canberra’s most spectacular and sophisticated venue, it will be just that.

Visit

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The National Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Free entry ticket is required.

Plan Your Visit
Accessibility

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The National Gallery has Access services available for all visitors.