London Museum Docklands

The Wilberforce Room costs £2,450 + VAT per day (9:00-17:00) for up to 180 dinner and dance or 300 standing. The Riverside Room costs £2,350 + VAT per day (9:00-17:00) for up to 180 cabaret or 300 standing reception, with access to a private terrace for an additional 350 standing guests. Christmas packages start from £162 + VAT per person with minimum 150 people.

The Wilberforce Room accommodates up to 180 for dinner and dance or 300 standing reception. The Riverside Room holds up to 180 cabaret style or 300 standing reception, with the private terrace adding capacity for 350 additional standing guests. The maximum overall capacity at Docklands is 250 theatre style or 180 cabaret layout.

All rooms include projector, screen, PA system with 1 handheld mic, and Wi-Fi access at no additional cost. The Wilberforce Room also includes a lectern and stage. Additional services available include AV technician support at £250-350 + VAT, extra microphones at £50 + VAT each, and stage setup at £500-600 + VAT.

Bovingdons is the house caterer for London Museum Docklands and provides all catering services. Christmas packages include four canapés, four bowls, unlimited prosecco or winter cocktails for the first hour, plus unlimited house beer, wines and soft mocktails. Daytime packages start from £50 + VAT per person and include multiple tea/coffee services, buffet lunch, and refreshments.

Standard event hire runs from 9:00-17:00, though evening events can extend to 23:00. Christmas packages typically run 18:30-23:00. Access for setup can begin from 8:00-8:30am. The venue staff work Monday to Thursday 9:30am-5:15pm, with Friday inquiries handled via the general venue hire email.

Yes, the Riverside Room includes access to a private terrace that can accommodate an additional 350 standing guests. This terrace offers views of the Canary Wharf skyline and quayside atmosphere, making it ideal for drinks receptions or ceremony overflow. The terrace is included in the Riverside Room hire at no additional cost.

The venue is housed in a Grade 1 listed late Georgian warehouse with exposed brick walls, original wooden columns and floors. It's Canary Wharf's only Grade 1 listed venue and traces 2000 years of London's river, port and people history. The Riverside Room has its own entrance and the venue offers a unique historical backdrop combined with modern Canary Wharf views.

Events can be held on 'first option' or 'second option' basis, with second option bookings requiring flexibility if another client confirms first. The venue can deadline other clients if you're ready to contract. Contact the Events Sales & Marketing Manager Cristina Giudice at 020 7814 5516 or cgiudice@londonmuseum.org.uk for bookings and quotes.

The venue works with Bovingdons as the house caterer, though external suppliers may be permitted with approval. Christmas packages mention flexibility to bring your own festive décor. All monies raised from events are used to preserve the museum's collections and London's history for future generations, supporting the venue's charitable mission.

London Museum Docklands is described as a fully accessible venue with disabled parking available. However, one inquiry mentioned concerns about only having one lift and sharing it with the public, which may impact accessibility during busy periods. The venue can provide specific accessibility details upon request.