The Mint
Constructed between 1811 and 1816, by direction of Governor Macquarie as the southern wing of the ‘Rum Hospital’, this site holds great historical significance. Expanded in 1854 to accommodate the first branch of the Royal Mint outside of England. The building has had a diverse range of uses, including its most recent transformation in 2004 into the head offices of the Historic Houses Trust.
Awarded winner Specialty Venue at the National Meeting & Events Industry Awards 2007, winner Specialty Venue at the NSW Meeting & Events Industry Awards 2006 and the Greenway Award for conservation at the NSW Architecture awards 2005, The Mint is now a multi award winning venue with innovative and stylish contemporary event spaces suitable for a diverse range of meetings and events.
VENUE CAPACITY | Banquet | Cocktails | Theatre | Boardroom | U-shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Auditorium/bar | 100 | 250 | 120 | 30 | 30 |
Boardroom | 16 | – | – | 16 | – |
Conference room | 36 | 50 | 34 | 16 | 20 |
The Mint
10 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
T 02 8239 2288
F 02 8239 2400
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