British Museum

The world-famous British Museum with its iconic façade is one of the most exciting venue hires in London.

The world-famous British Museum with its iconic façade is one of the most exciting venue hires in London.

The Museum has a wide variety of spaces available to hire including amazing galleries and the wide expanse of the Great Court.

The Museum’s unique Grade I listed public galleries are complemented with a suite of contemporary conference facilities, designed by Lord Foster, for daytime and evening events. Delegates even have access to the galleries and special exhibitions during Museum opening hours.

Elegant, Breathtaking, Historic

Standing capacities

1000

Seated capacities

400

Address

Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG

Did you know?

The British Museum is the world’s oldest national public museum. Founded in 1753, it opened its doors in 1759, 17 years before the Declaration of Independence. It was free to all ‘studious and curious persoans’, and it’s still free today.

The venue
Spaces Standing Seated
  • Great Court 1000 400
  • Enlightenment Gallery 250 180
  • Egyptian Sculpture Gallery 400 250
  • Prints and Drawings 200 -
  • Nereid Room 300 200
  • Addis Gallery 120 60
  • Court Restaurant 50 30
  • Wellcome Trust Gallery 300 180