The Science Museum

The central area with the rotating orrery can accommodate intimate dinners and private dining for up to 32 people. This space is perfect for seated dining under a canopy of stars, creating a unique atmosphere for dinner parties and private events.

The Science Museum operates as dry venue hire only, meaning all catering must be provided by their accredited suppliers. Moving Venue is their exceptional catering partner who provides dishes and drinks, lovingly produced by their team of chefs. All catering costs are additional to the venue hire charge.

Yes, Wonderlab offers unique interactive experiences including live experiments at the Chemistry Bar, lightning demonstrations, and real-life science experiments that guests can participate in. The space is specifically designed to be interactive across its 7 zones, providing ample entertainment for corporate drinks receptions and themed parties.

Venue hire rates start at £4,500 + VAT for daytime events, with evening hire typically costing more. The exact pricing depends on your specific event requirements, timing, and duration. All quotes are bespoke and additional costs apply for catering, AV, and other services through accredited suppliers.

White Light is the Science Museum's AV partner, providing bespoke lighting designs and state-of-the-art sound systems. They can create the perfect atmosphere with customized lighting to complement the space's canopy of stars. All AV services are provided at additional cost and must be arranged through White Light.

Yes, Wonderlab works well as a pre-dinner drinks reception space that can be combined with dinner in Flight gallery for larger events. This allows you to utilize the interactive elements of Wonderlab for arrival drinks before moving guests to a larger dining space.

Access times vary by event type and requirements. For evening events, setup typically begins in the afternoon with guest arrival in the evening. All guests must be offsite by the specified end time, which varies by space and event type. Early access for suppliers may incur additional fees.

While specific decoration restrictions aren't detailed, the venue works with accredited suppliers including Twilight Trees for decorative elements. The space already features a stunning rotating orrery and canopy of stars, providing a natural themed atmosphere. Any additional theming must be arranged through approved suppliers.

The venue hire includes access to the central dining area with the rotating orrery and the 7 interactive zones of Wonderlab. However, this is dry hire only - all furniture, catering, AV equipment, and staffing must be provided by the Science Museum's accredited suppliers at additional cost.

Booking timelines vary, but for events only two weeks away, you must attend a site visit and contract the event by end of play the following Thursday. Payment terms and deposit requirements are established during the contracting process, with final invoices raised after contract signing.