Museum Galleries

London Transport Museum

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London Transport Museum event space with interactive projections and vibrant decor.
  • From £13500
  • 600 Standing
  • Covent Garden tube station
  • From £13500
  • 600 Standing
  • Covent Garden tube station
London's only venue where guests can dine surrounded by iconic red buses and historic tube carriages in the original Covent Garden flower market building.
Aryana Melwani
Aryana Melwani

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  • Exclusive hire of Museum Galleries
  • Professional event management and technical support
  • Complimentary museum entry for delegates
  • Cloakroom facilities included
  • Historic transport collection including red buses and tube carriages
  • Two floors of gallery space with interactive exhibitions
  • 85-inch LED screen on built-in stage area
  • PA system with microphones for presentations
  • Capacity for 150 seated or 400 standing
As Covent Garden's original flower market, the Galleries at London Transport Museum provide a unique space for any event from breakfasts to award ceremonies to product launches to panel discussions. Guests are immersed in two floors of London's rich transport history including interactive exhibitions, early tube carriages and our ever-popular Elizabeth Line driving experience. Surrounded by our collection of iconic red buses, the space can host up to 150 guests for seated dinners and 400 for standing receptions.



Frequently asked questions

The Cubic Theatre and Foyer together cost £3,000 + VAT for 09:00-17:00 hire, with extra hours available at £550 + VAT per hour. The Cubic Foyer alone costs £2,500 + VAT for the same timeframe. Some quotes show £3,500 + VAT for the combined spaces, indicating pricing may vary by specific requirements.

The Cubic Theatre has tiered seating for 110 guests (though some communications mention 80 guests). The Cubic Foyer can accommodate up to 80 guests for standing receptions after recent refurbishment. For events exceeding 80 guests, split breaks are advised to ensure guest comfort.

All theatre AV is included: true 4K DCI cinema projection, large projection screen, Dolby Digital surround sound, lectern with desktop microphone, built-in stage, and basic microphone package (1 lectern mic, 1 handheld mic, 1 lapel mic). Additional microphones cost £35 + VAT each, and a dedicated Museum Technical Assistant can be booked for full event duration.

Benugo are the exclusive in-house caterer for the Cubic Theatre and Foyer spaces. External catering is not permitted, as confirmed when declining events that requested to bring their own caterers. All food and beverage must be provided through Benugo.

The venue can provisionally hold spaces for 2 weeks. This allows time to confirm booking details and finalize arrangements before requiring a firm commitment.

One technician is available for the first hour of hire as standard. For events requiring more technical AV support, a dedicated Museum Technical Assistant can be hired for the full duration, with pricing dependent on specific requirements.

The hire includes 4 poseur tables ideal for guest comfort during refreshment breaks, all necessary AV equipment, and a large screen in the Cubic Foyer for branding, promotional videos, or itinerary display. All delegates receive complimentary entry into the Museum on the event day.

The venue cannot accommodate events requiring more than 110 theatre-style seating or 80 standing reception capacity. Events requiring outdoor spaces, courtyards, or significantly larger capacities are declined. The venue also has budget minimums that may exclude lower-budget events.




More about London Transport Museum

Based in Covent Garden, London Transport Museum has three event spaces available for hire. The Museum Galleries offer an immersive experience where guests can enjoy London's rich transport history across two floors whilst carefully selected caterers deliver bespoke menus. The Cubic Theatre is a purpose-built auditorium boasting high-spec technology with 110 distinctive seats and an adjoining Foyer for breakouts, catering and registration.



Museum Galleries at London Transport Museum - Events

Capacity: Up to 600 guests (Standing)
Location: London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 7BB, London
Coordinates: 51.5121231079102, -0.121247097849846

Features

  • Wifi
  • AV
  • Catering
  • Historic collection
  • Museum collection
  • PA system for speeches and background music
  • Screens for logos, videos, presentations
  • Separate space for pre-dinner receptions
  • Stage area
  • WIFI

Food & Drink

  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering
  • Recommended Caterering List Available
  • Recommended Caterers Only

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • 1,150m² (12,378ft²)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 1am
  • TENs Available

Capacities

  • 230 Dining
  • 200 Dinner Dance
  • 600 Standing
  • 200 Theatre

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£13,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£13,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Dining

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£13,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£13,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£13,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£13,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact hire costs for the Cubic Theatre and Foyer?

The Cubic Theatre and Foyer together cost £3,000 + VAT for 09:00-17:00 hire, with extra hours available at £550 + VAT per hour. The Cubic Foyer alone costs £2,500 + VAT for the same timeframe. Some quotes show £3,500 + VAT for the combined spaces, indicating pricing may vary by specific requirements.

What are the capacity limits for each space configuration?

The Cubic Theatre has tiered seating for 110 guests (though some communications mention 80 guests). The Cubic Foyer can accommodate up to 80 guests for standing receptions after recent refurbishment. For events exceeding 80 guests, split breaks are advised to ensure guest comfort.

What AV equipment is included in the hire?

All theatre AV is included: true 4K DCI cinema projection, large projection screen, Dolby Digital surround sound, lectern with desktop microphone, built-in stage, and basic microphone package (1 lectern mic, 1 handheld mic, 1 lapel mic). Additional microphones cost £35 + VAT each, and a dedicated Museum Technical Assistant can be booked for full event duration.

Are external caterers permitted or is catering restricted?

Benugo are the exclusive in-house caterer for the Cubic Theatre and Foyer spaces. External catering is not permitted, as confirmed when declining events that requested to bring their own caterers. All food and beverage must be provided through Benugo.

How long can provisional holds be placed on dates?

The venue can provisionally hold spaces for 2 weeks. This allows time to confirm booking details and finalize arrangements before requiring a firm commitment.

What technical support is provided during events?

One technician is available for the first hour of hire as standard. For events requiring more technical AV support, a dedicated Museum Technical Assistant can be hired for the full duration, with pricing dependent on specific requirements.

What furniture and equipment is included with the hire?

The hire includes 4 poseur tables ideal for guest comfort during refreshment breaks, all necessary AV equipment, and a large screen in the Cubic Foyer for branding, promotional videos, or itinerary display. All delegates receive complimentary entry into the Museum on the event day.

What are the venue's limitations for larger events?

The venue cannot accommodate events requiring more than 110 theatre-style seating or 80 standing reception capacity. Events requiring outdoor spaces, courtyards, or significantly larger capacities are declined. The venue also has budget minimums that may exclude lower-budget events.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • Historic transport collection including red buses and tube carriages
  • Two floors of gallery space with interactive exhibitions
  • 85-inch LED screen on built-in stage area
  • PA system with microphones for presentations
  • Capacity for 150 seated or 400 standing
  • Exclusive hire of Museum Galleries
  • Professional event management and technical support
  • Complimentary museum entry for delegates
  • Cloakroom facilities included

Event Types

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Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/6461/London-Transport-Museum/Museum-Galleries/Events