Art Gallery of NSW

Weddings at the Art Gallery of NSW

Celebrate your wedding in an iconic location beside the Royal Botanic Gardens, with sweeping views over Sydney Harbour, Woolloomooloo Bay, and Potts Point. The Art Gallery of NSW offers a collection of elegant spaces for both ceremonies and receptions, blending art, architecture, and atmosphere.

Choose from two main reception spaces accommodating up to 220 guests, with seasonal menus curated by The Fresh Collective in collaboration with chef Matt Moran. Crafted by Matt Moran seats 116 guests or 120 cocktail-style, extending to 188 seated or 300 cocktail-style when combined with the adjoining function room.

The award-winning SANAA-designed building offers seamless indoor-outdoor flow, with Sydney Modern Hall hosting up to 250 guests with space for a dance floor.

Ceremonies at the Art Gallery of NSW

A limited number of 30-minute wedding ceremonies can be booked exclusively alongside a reception. Ceremony locations include:

Naala Nura: Kaldor Hall or the Function Room
Naala Badu: Atrium or Harbour Terrace (weather dependent).

For a memorable guest experience, the Gallery’s knowledgeable art guides can lead arrival tours through the 20th-century galleries, sharing stories behind key works from the collection.

Wedding highlights

• Breathtaking harbour and garden views
• Menus by The Fresh Collective and Matt Moran
• Award-winning architectural spaces
• Stunning natural light for photography
• Flexible venue options for up to 300 guests

Popular photo spots near the Gallery include:

• The Royal Botanic Gardens
• Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
• Woolloomooloo Wharf
• The Art Gallery’s Grand Courts and façade