London Museum Docklands

The Wilberforce Room costs £2,450-£3,000 + VAT per day and accommodates up to 250 theatre style, 180 cabaret, or 150 seated dinner. The Riverside Room is £2,000-£2,350 + VAT per day for up to 120 theatre style or 100 standing reception, with access to a private terrace for 350 standing. The Quayside Room is £1,300 + VAT per day for 55 theatre style, and the Docklands Boardroom is £750-£820 + VAT per day for 20 people boardroom style.

All rooms include projector, screen, PA system with 1 handheld microphone, and Wi-Fi at no extra charge. Additional services cost extra: AV technician £250-£350 + VAT, extra microphones £50 + VAT each, stage setup £500-£600 + VAT, and uplighters £25 + VAT each (4 included free). The Wilberforce Room also includes a lectern.

Standard daytime events run 9:00-17:00, with evening events typically 18:30-23:00. Access is usually provided 1 hour before guest arrival (e.g., 8:00 access for 9:00 start). The venue can accommodate extended hours and build days when necessary, with costs varying based on specific requirements.

Bovingdons is the in-house caterer for daytime events, with packages starting from £50 + VAT per person for full-day conference catering including refreshments and lunch. Christmas packages start from £107 + VAT per person at Docklands and £131 + VAT at London Museum Spaces. Alternative caterers are available from an approved list provided in the venue brochure.

Yes, multiple rooms can be hired simultaneously. For example, the Wilberforce Room and Riverside Room together cost £4,850 + VAT per day. For large events requiring exclusive venue hire, the Muscovado Hall and Riverside Room combination costs £7,600-£9,290 + VAT depending on timing and requirements. Discounts may apply for multi-day bookings.

Events are initially held on 'second option' while awaiting confirmation from other clients. To secure a 'first option' or confirmed booking, you must be ready to sign a contract. The venue requires specific event details including timings, setup requirements, and catering preferences before finalizing quotes and availability.

The venue has a maximum capacity of 250 people in theatre layout across all spaces. Events requiring more than 500 people cannot be accommodated. The venue is fully accessible and offers charity discounts for qualifying organizations. All events must comply with the venue's guidelines, and external suppliers may need approval.

The venue offers guided museum tours, private terrace access (Riverside Room), cloakroom facilities, and professional event coordination. Christmas packages include DJ services and festive decorations. The venue can arrange cocktail masterclasses and other specialized entertainment through approved suppliers. All proceeds support the museum's collections and London's history preservation.

Contact Cristina Giudice (Events Sales & Marketing Manager) at 020 7814 5516 or cgiudice@londonmuseum.org.uk. Her working days are Monday to Thursday 9:30am-5:15pm. For Friday inquiries, contact venuehire@londonmuseum.org.uk. The venue also has a 3D virtual tour available online for space viewing.

Yes, the venue offers comprehensive Christmas packages starting from £107 + VAT per person including venue hire, catering, drinks, and entertainment. Summer packages are available from £106-£117 + VAT per person with outdoor terrace access and BBQ options. Multi-day bookings receive discounted rates, and filming projects can book for consecutive days with special pricing.