Alumni Courtyard

The Alumni courtyard is a large, open outdoor area framed by the bluestone walls of the Old Melbourne Gaol.

The flat lawn area ensures easy set up for a range of activities from exhibition activities to lectures or as picnic area. There is access to power for lighting and/or setting up audio visual equipment.

Address

357 Russell Street, Melbourne, 3000

Suitable for

  • Dinners
  • Cocktail functions
  • Picnics
  • Exhibitions

Capacity

Room Cocktail Theatre Banquet Classroom Boardroom U-shape
Alumni courtyard 1,000 - - - - -

Catering

Hirers are able to source a catering supplier to meet their budget and style. A selected list of caterers is available upon request. Catering facilities on site are limited.

Parking

No on-campus parking is available for visitors, but you’ll find many commercial car parks a short walk away. Metered street parking is also available nearby, but note the time limits and clearway restrictions.

Public transport

The venue is close to trams, trains and buses. Check the Public Transport Victoria website for more information.

Bookings

If you are interested in enquiring in one of our venues for your event, we kindly ask you to use the online venues enquiry form.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.