Inspire EX VIPs explore the Australian National Maritime Museum

As part of the recent Inspire EX Hosted Buyer Program 2014, 40 VIP Hosted Buyers were the first to experience the newly opened Going Places: Technology of Transport exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

The Museum kicked off the VIP tour with an exclusive interactive experience of the just opened exhibition, immersing the buyers in the Museum's maritime experiences with the help of expert curators, who took them on tours of the Endeavour replica and the submarine HMAS Onslow. 

They were also treated to a sumptuous three-course lunch, prepared and served by the Museum's newly announced catering partner, Laissez-faire against the backdrop of Sydney's stunning harbour.

Orange Productions Event Director Colin Ennor expressed his excitement on discovering what the museum has to offer for events, stating "it was such a pleasure to be taken around the museum and uncover everything they have to offer for events. 

"I was aware of their harbour side position; their extensive event venue collection but not the extent to which we are able to incorporate exhibitions into events - this is a truly unique event option.

"To be the first to see, touch and feel the Going Places exhibition was very special and to get to taste for ourselves just what was possible with the cuisine prepared in-house at the museum, offered a total experience of the venue. 

"I am already looking at potential bespoke events in my calendar to take advantage of this largely undiscovered venue."

Relaying the Museum team's enthusiasm at the opportunity to host the VIPs, acting Assistant Director Deanna Varga explained "the museum team were thrilled to showcase to this very important group of hosted buyers what’s really possible at the museum.

“Our team prides itself on creating unique event experiences and working with our clients to host truly memorable events.

“The team have had the pleasure of organising VIP dinners on the HMAS Vampire; Corporate Family Days and more formal conferences with a touch of maritime incorporating our many exhibitions, a number of which are interactive. 

“We’re also very lucky we have the support of our catering partner Laissez-faire to bring our clients’ event ideas to life.”

The Museum team were also present at Inspire EX for the duration of the tradeshow, meeting with the very many qualified buyers and interested event organisers that attended across the two days.

For a new addition to event experiences, the Going Places: Technology of Transport exhibition, developed by SciTech in Perth WA, is on now until February 2015. 

For more information about events throughout the Australian National Maritime Museum contact the Museum’s venues team on 02 9298 3625, E: venues@anmm.gov.au, www.anmm.gov.au/venues

Image shows Hosted Buyers Carling Reid, JKTech and Colin Ennor, Orange Productions taking on the Going Places bike race.

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