Following the 2020 lockdowns, our building has now reopened for meetings. Under Victoria’s “COVID-normal” social distancing requirements, our room capacities have changed, so we are upgrading our facilities to offer “blended” in-person and video-conferencing meeting formats.

Event Management

We continue to operate an online science engagement program and are available to assist our partners and clients with meetings, webinars and conferences using video conferencing and social media tools; please contact us to discuss your needs and ideas.

Our Building Facilities

The Royal Society of Victoria’s rooms and facilities are available for hire to organisations, companies or private groups. This heritage-listed building opposite the Carlton Gardens is suitable for a wide range of events, including conferences, seminars, meetings and private functions. Limited parking is available on site and a commercial parking operator is adjacent on La Trobe Street.

Ground Level

The Burke and Wills Room – A multi-functional space adjoining a caterer’s kitchen, suitable for workshops up to 45 people, dinners up to 60 people, seminars, cocktail parties, catering, etc, capacity up to 80 people. Current COVID capacity: 20 people.

First Floor

The Society has audio visual and seminar equipment available for use, including videoconferencing facilities. There is a commercial kitchen, suitable for your own use or use by a caterer, adjacent to the “Burke and Wills Room” at ground floor level.

For more information and bookings contact our Events Manager on 03 9663 5259 or by email at [email protected] .