Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

Cromwell Road, England, SW7 5BD
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The Natural History Museum is an international leader in the study of the natural world and has played host to some of London’s most spectacular weddings for more than 25 years. This world-famous museum offers exclusive hire of its magnificent spaces for weddings and is now fully licensed for civil ceremonies, meaning you can legally marry surrounded by fascinating dinosaur skeletons, prized collections, and ornate architecture. 

From your initial enquiry until the last drink is poured, the Natural History Museum’s dedicated venue hire team will be on hand to ensure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. They will help you pick top-notch suppliers from their accredited vendor list and assist in transforming your chosen event space into the wedding venue of your dreams.

Event types supported

Wedding

Venue details

Dinner & Dance
Dinner & Dance
Up to 450 guests
Dining
Dining
Up to 650 guests

Spaces at this venue

Hintze Hall
Capacity
0-650

Hintze Hall

Wi-Fi Projector Audiovisual (AV) equipment Natural light Accessible venue Dance floor Stage
Earth Hall
Capacity
0-200

Earth Hall

Wi-Fi Projector Audiovisual (AV) equipment Accessible venue Dance floor
Fossil Way
Capacity
0-450

Fossil Way

Wi-Fi Projector Audiovisual (AV) equipment Natural light Accessible venue
Darwin Centre and Courtyard
Capacity
0-150

Darwin Centre and Courtyard

Wi-Fi Projector Audiovisual (AV) equipment Air conditioning Natural light Accessible venue

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the museum is licensed for Civil Marriages and Civil Partnerships; choose to host wedding ceremonies in a number of their unique event spaces.
The Natural History Museum’s venue hire start at £11,000 and can range up to £35,500 depending on the space and the year/day of the week you choose. Depending on which spaces you choose to hire, production can range anywhere upwards of £10,000 (as a minimum). Catering, floristry and décor must all be considered on top.
The magnificent Hintze Hall, hired alongside Fossil Way, can accommodate up to 450 seated guests with space for a dancefloor. Earth Hall has room for 170 ceremony guests or 200 guests for dinner and dancing. For larger affairs, hire of the Hintze & North Hall can accommodate up to 650 guests dinner dance.
The museum is licensed until midnight, with the option to extend to 3am for an additional fee.
Weddings at the Natural History Museum are nothing short of spectacular. Each venue within the museum provides a striking backdrop for your wedding celebrations, surrounded by iconic architecture and priceless collections. 
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There is no parking available at the Natural History Museum London; however, metred parking is available nearby.
The Natural History Museum is a dry hire venue with a list of approved caterers available. There are plenty of exceptional catering options to suit all tastes and budgets, with Kosher and Asian catering available.

Location and Access

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Veronica Delgado
Veronica Delgado
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