Receptions and gala dinners
Our galleries (available before 10:00 or after 18:00 daily) offer inspirational and engaging backdrops for events, including networking receptions, award ceremonies, charity balls and gala dinner dances. From the traditional and ambient to the futuristic and funky, we've got a space that will suit your needs.
Capacities in one event space range between 10 – 750 guests for standing receptions; 500 for formal dinners or 430 for a seated dinner dance. By combining the ground-floor galleries of the Museum, up to 1600 guests can be accommodated for receptions.
Energy Hall
This engaging gallery is perfect for drinks receptions and can accommodate anything from 100 to 600 guests.
Exploring Space
The Exploring Space gallery contains a fantastic collection of rockets, satellites, space probes and landers.
Making the Modern World
Making the Modern World offers an engaging backdrop that is guaranteed to awe and inspire for truly memorable events.
The Wellcome Wing
The Science Museum’s most contemporary event space offers three breathtaking galleries situated in front of an immense blue glass wall.
Flight Gallery
Dine under Amy Johnson’s ‘Gipsy Moth’, or Alcock and Brown’s ‘Vicker’s Vimy’ and other icons of aviation history.
The Director's Suite
The Director’s Suite is ideal for weddings, conferences, product launches or team building days.