Natural History Museum

About the venue

For an atmosphere of tradition and a sense of history the Central Hall, with its dramatic sweeping staircase, soaring gothic arches and intricately carved terracotta stonework offers an unrivalled setting for a large scale dinner or cocktail party.

This flexible venue, which allows smoking and dancing, can accommodate up to 650 guests for a dinner (and dance) or much larger numbers for a stand up reception. Alternatively, be the talk of the universe and hold a party in the stunning Earth Galleries. Towering slate walls, etched with constellations of the night sky, provide an impressive backdrop to a reconstruction of the Earth suspended high above. Experience volcanic eruptions or the tremors of an earthquake in "Power Within" or marvel at the glittering gemstones in "Earth's Treasury". Finally for a daytime event, the museum's central location makes it hugely popular for a conference or meeting. The Flett Events Theatre is a self-contained conference facility with a fully equipped lecture theatre, tiered seating for up to 209 delegates, a syndicate room and a large foyer for registration and refreshment breaks. The Waterhouse Gallery has recently been converted to a daytime conference room. Situated in the heart of the original Victorian building this room offers a light and airy space suitable for group workshops and seated buffet lunches. It can be hired on it's own or in conjunction with the Flett Events Theatre. For a conference lunch with a difference take your delegates back in time to From the Beginning. This gallery tells the story of our planet from the big bang to potential burn out and can be hired exclusively as a venue for your buffet lunch. Hosting a daytime conference at the Natural History Museum also provides a great opportunity for delegates to explore the Museum during their free time.