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London Museum Docklands

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Elegant dining setup in London Museum Docklands for cultural networking events.
  • From £3000
  • 350 Standing
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
  • From £3000
  • 350 Standing
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
Canary Wharf's only Grade 1 listed venue housed in a splendid late Georgian warehouse with six historic galleries.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • AV equipment included
  • Guided museum tours available
  • In-house events team
  • Wi-Fi throughout
  • Grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse
  • Six stimulating galleries available for hire
  • Canary Wharf location
  • In-house catering by Bovingdons
  • Private terrace access

London Museum Docklands has six stimulating and informative galleries which can be hired together for larger events and receptions. All featuring as part of the museum tour, the galleries are The Thames Highway Gallery, London Sugar and Slavery, Docklands at War, Trade Expansion Gallery, Sailortown, City and River Gallery. These can be hired in isolation or in conjunction with each other and other event spaces.




Frequently asked questions

The Wilberforce Room costs £2,450-£3,100 + VAT per day and accommodates up to 180 for dinner and dance or 300 standing reception. The Riverside Room costs £2,000-£2,350 + VAT per day for up to 250 standing reception or 120 theatre style. The Quayside Room costs £1,200-£1,300 + VAT per day for up to 55 theatre layout. Christmas packages start from £107 per person + VAT at Docklands with Bovingdons catering.

All rooms include projector, screen, PA system with 1 handheld mic, 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 additional uplighters £25 + VAT each (4 uplighters included free).

Standard daytime events run 9:00-17:00 with 8:00-8:30 access for setup. Evening events typically run 18:30-23:00. Christmas party packages include venue hire from 18:30-23:00 with 1 hour access to Sailortown gallery. Extended hours may be available but specific costs are not detailed in standard quotes.

Bovingdons is the in-house caterer for London Museum Docklands. Christmas packages start from £107 per person + VAT including four canapés, four bowls, unlimited prosecco/cocktails for first hour, and unlimited house drinks. Daytime catering packages cost around £50-£60 per person + VAT including tea/coffee, lunch buffet, and refreshments.

Yes, multiple spaces can be combined. For 350+ guests, exclusive hire of both Muscovado Hall and Riverside Room costs £7,600-£9,290 + VAT with access to the outdoor terrace. The venue offers a one-way system flow between spaces with separate bars in each area. All six galleries can also be hired together for larger receptions.

Events are held on 'second option' until contracts are signed, meaning other clients can potentially take priority dates. The venue requires contract confirmation to secure dates definitively. Specific payment terms and deposit requirements are not detailed in the available information, but immediate contract signing is encouraged to secure preferred dates.

Maximum capacity is 250 theatre style or 180 cabaret layout across the venue. For events requiring 300+ seated capacity, the venue is too small and will decline bookings. The venue is fully accessible with disabled parking available. Filming bookings are accepted for consecutive multi-day hires.

The Events Sales & Marketing Manager works Monday to Thursday 9:30am-5:15pm only. For Friday enquiries, contact venuehire@londonmuseum.org.uk instead. This may impact response times and meeting availability, so plan communications accordingly during the booking process.

The venue is housed in a Grade 1 listed late Georgian warehouse in Canary Wharf with exposed brick walls, original wooden columns and floors. The Riverside Room has its own private entrance and terrace for up to 350 standing guests. Guided museum tours can be arranged as part of events, and the venue offers access to six historical galleries.

Yes, charity discounts are available for registered charities. In one example, a charity received a discount of £1,384 off the total room hire cost. The venue appears to offer competitive charity rates, but specific discount percentages and required documentation are not specified in the available information.




More about London Museum Docklands

London Museum Docklands traces the 2000 year history of London’s river, port, and people, from the arrival of the Romans to the rise of Canary Wharf.

Located over five floors within a splendid late Georgian warehouse and is Canary Wharf’s only Grade 1 listed venue. The Museum offers outstanding settings for corporate events -meetings and conference. As well as Drink receptions and private dining. We also provide space for weddings.