Science Gallery London

Evening hire for the Theatre & Atrium is £2,500+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £20+VAT per person, based on hire from 18:30-22:30. For events on specific dates, reduced rates may be available - for example, £2,000+VAT room hire with £2,000+VAT minimum catering spend total.

The Theatre with adjoining Atrium can accommodate up to 120 people for seated events. The Studio & Balcony space is also available for smaller events up to 50 delegates in cabaret layout, with the Balcony offering views of the Shard for networking breaks.

Theatre hire includes screen and projector, lectern with comfort monitor and mic, PA system and speakers, 1 roving mic, electronic pointer/clicker, ability to colour wash the space, and an AV technician as standard. Additional charges apply for event filming or livestreaming.

Standard minimum catering spend is £20+VAT per person with minimum 60 people for half-day events. Options include tea/coffee at £2.99+VAT per person per break, light lunch from £24+VAT per person, mini muffins £2.50+VAT, cookies £2.00+VAT, and gluten-free brownie bites £2.50+VAT per person.

Standard evening hire runs 18:30-22:30, half-day hire is typically 13:00-17:00, and full day hire runs 08:30-17:00. Custom timings can be accommodated - for example, 15:30-18:30 has been offered for specific bookings with adjusted catering requirements.

For short lead bookings, confirmation may be required by end of play the following day with full pre-payment required by close of play within a specified timeframe (e.g., 11th September for a September 25th event). Standard payment terms may vary for longer lead bookings.

Yes, Day Delegate Rate is £79+VAT per person with minimum 40 people for Studio & Balcony hire from 08:30-17:00. This includes breakfast on arrival, mid-morning refreshments, individually served lunch, afternoon refreshments, full AV equipment, onsite technician, security, and event management.

Yes, for specific circumstances such as short lead bookings or events requiring only basic refreshments, the minimum catering spend can be waived. For example, tea and coffee only service has been offered without the standard £20+VAT per person minimum spend.

Guy's Courtyard is available for outdoor events up to 350 attendees, located adjacent to the Shard. A Summer Party Package is offered at £99+VAT per person (minimum 100 people) including courtyard hire 18:30-22:00, wet weather option, summer cocktail on arrival, BBQ menu, half bottle wine or two beers per person, event management, security, bar, and uplighters.

Additional charges apply for event filming or livestreaming beyond standard AV support. Exhibition access for guests can be arranged when exhibitions are running - some periods may have no exhibitions during venue preparation for upcoming exhibits. The venue operates 7 days a week for events.