National Portrait Gallery
- From £2500 per hour
- 1000 people
- Westminster
- 1100m² (11840ft²)
Spaces in National Portrait Gallery
The Ondaatje Wing Theatre
With audio-visual facilities and comfortable tiered seating, the Ondaatje Wing Theatre is the perfect space for an evening presentation, product launch or award ceremony before a drinks reception in the Gallery. The Lecture Theatre can be hired at any time of day. Events in the Theatre can be paired with breakfast, evening reception or dinner events in Gallery spaces. Hire includes use of AV equipment and presence of AV Technician. This space has 138 fixed seats and a maximum capacity of 150.
Victorian Galleries
The stunning layout of the Victorian Galleries offers a unique and impressive chance to host a reception or dinner amongst an array of exciting individuals from the period. Standing capacity - 200 Seated capacity - 120
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The National Portrait Gallery is available for exclusive hire Monday to Thursday evenings from 18:45 and throughout the week from 08:00 to 10:00 for morning events. We can accommodate drinks receptions for up to 900 people and dinners for up to 120.
See venueGallery 18
This sublime Gallery, with a floor to ceiling salon hang, showcases Exhibition Culture from the 1750s to the 1850s, providing an ideal setting that exudes the grandeur of the period. Perfect for a variety of events, Gallery 18 at the National Portrait Gallery accommodates up to 150 guests standing or 120 seated, making it an exquisite choice for corporate gatherings, elegant receptions, or intimate dinners. With its rich historical backdrop and modern amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi, your event will be both memorable and sophisticated. The dedicated team at the National Portrait Gallery is committed to ensuring every detail is tailored to your vision, allowing you to focus on creating lasting connections. Elevate your next event in this iconic venue, where art and history come together to inspire and impress.
See venueBalcony Gallery
This light and innovative space, displaying familiar faces from the 1960s to 1990s, is ideal for a pre-dinner reception. It also works perfectly when combined with the adjacent Victorian Galleries to provide a contrast of spaces to impress your guests. Standing - 80
See venue17th and 18th Century Galleries
Spread across nine adjoining rooms, the 17th and 18th Century Galleries provide a fascinating insight into Restoration society. Our 17th and 18th Century Collection provides the perfect backdrop for a larger reception or dinner, as well as offering stunning individual rooms for a more intimate gathering. Standing - 300 Seated - 120
See venueOndaatje Main Hall
The Ondaatje Main Hall is the atrium at the main entrance to the Gallery and the first space visitors experience when they enter the building. A versatile event space, the Main Hall is the perfect canvas for a dynamic range of experiences including branded events, product launches, receptions, pop-up exhibitions, and many more. Standing - 300
See venueContemporary Galleries, Weston Wing
This brand new space in the Weston Wing features stunning top-lit galleries housing the Gallery's permanent contemporary Collection. Entertain your guests in beautiful new events spaces, surrounded by portraits of the most famous faces from the present day. Standing - 80 Seated - 30
See venueTudor Galleries
The oldest portraits in our Collection adorn the walls of our Tudor Galleries, the starting point for the Gallery's journey through British history and culture. This is the perfect setting for an intimate dinner in the company of some of the most famous works of art housed within the Gallery. Standing - 80 Seated - 40
See venueAbout National Portrait Gallery
From the eminent individuals that adorn the Gallery's walls to the dedicated team who will work with you through each stage of planning, the National Portrait Gallery is the perfect venue for your special event. The spectacular spaces available for hire offer a wide range of options from the contemporary to the classical.
The National Portrait Gallery has a variety of newly-refurbished and versatile spaces that can be transformed to accommodate a range of events from a grand reception to an intimate dinner, an early morning breakfast to a corporate conference.