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title: Events with a difference
date: 2021-04-08T23:16:00+10:00
author: Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum
canonical_url: "https://bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/events"
section: Site Content
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# Events with a difference

Heading to George Town? Pre-book your special event or workshop.

 

 

 

 

  ### Launching a new product?

Have an idea for a crafty start-up? Want to showcase your latest small-batch, produce, or craft? Book the Bass and Flinders to launch your product and have the backdrop of a lifetime. We also offer a productive and engaging workspace for your next training session, development course, or team-building day.

With a unique space for up to 100 people, plus access to your own bar and movie theatre, the Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum is the perfect place for your next function, meeting, conference, wedding, launch, trade show, 60th birthday, or networking event.

Please note, that all venue books for presentations require the whole venue to be booked for a minimum of two hours.

 

 

 

 ![Bass and Flinders Function](https://bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/volumes/images/_450xAUTO_fit_center-center_70_none/10987437_792542970800185_6521844356491092550_n.jpg) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  - Conference
- Meetings
- Forums
- Training

 

 

- Exhibitions
- Music Groups
- Rehearsal
- Movie nights

 

 

- Religious Services
- Wedding Ceremonies (only)
- Social Events
- Live Music

 

 

- Performances
- Workshops
- Themed Dinner
- Fitness Classes

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ## Watch it on the big screen.

We offer a fully integrated surround sound cinematic experience, shown on the big (really, really big) screen. With a movie license for the latest releases, we can source the film you want to watch. Book the big screen for your next group get-together.

A  lectern, microphone, and seating for presentations, speeches, and award ceremonies are available upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   ![Bass and Flinders venue space](https://bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/volumes/images/_600x350_crop_center-center_50_none/10273131_638930749494742_8443909558551312237_o.jpg) 

 ![Bass and Flinders function space](https://bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/volumes/images/_600x350_crop_center-center_50_none/10358936_673965369324613_3784399637223088436_o.jpg) 

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 ![Self serve buffet food](https://bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/volumes/images/_600x350_crop_center-center_50_none/14261/AdobeStock_132697467.jpg) 

 

 

  # FEES AND CHARGES

The following charge groups are in place to support our local community and not-for-profit groups, organizations, and businesses. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss how we can best ensure your event is a success.

Included in each booking fee:

A Bass and Flinders host to assist with the running of your event.

Set up and pack away of chairs, tables and stage

Cleaning and rubbish removal

Audio, movie or theatrette set up

VIEW FULL FEES AND CHARGES

 

 

 

 

 

 ### NON - COMMERCIAL (community groups, Not For Profits)  

**$73 per hour**   
Includes access to use of audio, lectern, microphone, projector, stage, tables and chairs, and complimentary tea and coffee

 

 

### COMMERCIAL

**$120 per hour**

Includes access to use of audio, lectern, microphone, projector, stage, tables and chairs, and complimentary tea and coffee

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ### **Conditions of Hourly Hire**

- Minimum two-hour booking
- AM booking - 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- PM booking - 5:00 pm to midnight
- Booked a minimum of seven days in advance

 

 

### **Conditions of Full-Day Hire**

- Available during OFF Peak season only (May 31 to August 31)
- Not available during School Holidays
- Not available on Public Holidays
- The booking period is 9 am - 5 pm
- Booked a minimum of seven days in advance

 

 

### Ineligible events include

(but not limited to):

1. Birthday parties for ages under 25
2. Sporting-based activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

   ![Bass and Flinders venue space](https://bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/volumes/images/_600x350_crop_center-center_50_none/14876411_1125524360835376_5217495885815863122_o.jpg) 

 ![IMG 20210401 121510](https://bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/volumes/images/Displays/_600x350_crop_center-center_50_none/IMG_20210401_121510.jpg) 

 ![Catering](https://bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/volumes/images/_600x350_crop_center-center_50_none/10358939_673964645991352_6842270186559752168_o.jpg) 

 ![Bass and Flinders Museum](https://bassandflindersmuseum.com.au/volumes/images/_600x350_crop_center-center_50_none/Bass-and-Flinders-Museum.jpg)