London Museum Spaces

The London Ellipse Hall and Entrance Hall together cost £7,500+VAT for daytime hire (9am-5pm). The Weston Theatre with Entrance Hall is £7,600+VAT for the same period. Individual spaces include Terrace Gallery at £1,800+VAT (9am-5pm), Terrace Boardroom at £580+VAT (9am-5pm), and evening hire for Terrace Gallery at £2,700+VAT (6:30pm-11pm).

The London Ellipse Hall accommodates up to 250 guests in cabaret style with good stage visibility, or up to 300 guests with some restricted views behind pillars. The Weston Theatre seats 200 in conference style. Terrace Gallery holds 100 for daytime meetings or 90 for dinner, while the Garden Room accommodates 45 cabaret or 80 theatre style.

Approved caterers include Seasoned Events, Bovingdons, and Humdingers. Christmas packages start from £107+VAT per person at Docklands and £131+VAT per person at London Wall. Summer packages begin at £106+VAT per person. Day delegate breakfast packages are available from £40+VAT per person for 12 guests including continental breakfast and refreshments.

The London Ellipse Hall includes LED ellipse, plasma screen, AV technician, PA system, stage and lectern. The Weston Theatre provides projector, screen, lectern, 2 microphones, PA system, and AV technician. Terrace spaces include projector, PA system with 1 microphone, and Wi-Fi. Additional handheld microphones cost £50+VAT each, and hybrid options start from £350+VAT.

Standard daytime hire runs 9am-5pm, with evening events typically 6:30pm-11pm. The venue requires 3-hour setup access the evening before for major conferences with AV testing. Events can extend to 23:00 for evening functions. Early morning access from 6am is available for large conferences requiring extensive setup time.

Initial enquiries go through venuehire@londonmuseum.org.uk with dedicated sales coordinators assigned to each booking. Quotes are provided with detailed proposals including room layouts, timings, and catering options. The venue offers site visits and 3D virtual tours to help with planning. Payment terms and deposit requirements are confirmed during the booking process.

Yes, spaces can be combined for larger events. The Entrance Hall works as a welcome and catering area alongside the London Ellipse Hall for the main event. The Weston Theatre includes the Entrance Hall in its hire fee. Terrace Gallery can be paired with Garden Room for catering, and breakout rooms like the Terrace Boardroom can be added for syndicate sessions.

The venue features London's only 360° digital ellipse that can display twinkling lights, chandelier effects, or bespoke commissions. The Terrace rooms offer direct garden access with a private outdoor space featuring a horse chestnut tree. All spaces have air conditioning, disabled access, and the venue's museum setting provides a distinctive backdrop for corporate and private events.

Basic AV is included with most spaces, but additional screens cost £250+VAT each for better visibility in larger setups. External AV suppliers can be brought in for complex requirements. The venue provides AV technicians for major events, and staging is included with the London Ellipse Hall. Hybrid streaming options are available from £350+VAT.

The venue works with approved catering partners including Seasoned Events, Bovingdons, and Humdingers, though external caterers may be considered. Light branding opportunities are available including signage and pull-up banners. The venue allows for bespoke digital content on the 360° ellipse display. All suppliers must be approved and coordinated through the events team.