vents at Science Museum South Kensington
The Science Museum in South Kensington is a unique venue for any event. Its inspirational exhibitions and galleries provide a unique backdrop, while still being able to customise the space to meet the vision for your event. You could host your event surrounded by iconic artefacts like the Apollo 10 command module or beneath the full-sized replica of the ‘Eagle’ lunar lander. Whether you’re planning a private party or grand celebration, the Science Museum’s range of spaces, from intimate rooms to expansive halls, offers flexibility to suit your needs. The panoramic city views and modern features in a historic museum setting add unparalleled charm, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an extraordinary event experience.
A snapshot of Science Museum South Kensington
- Historic and modern spaces for versatile event planning
- Centrally located in the cultural heart of London
- Accommodates intimate gatherings to large-scale events
- Exclusive panoramic city views from certain spaces
- Unique branding opportunities within iconic galleries
Capacity
30 -
350
Dinner & Dance 
200 -
750
Standing Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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Illuminate
A modern venue on levels four and five with panoramic city views, suitable for up to 450 guests for receptions, and 400 for conferences and dinners.
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Energy Hall
Showcasing Britain's engineering history, perfect for evening receptions of up to 500 guests, with unique branding opportunities via plasma screens and colour-phasing ceilings.
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Exploring Space
An atmospheric gallery available for evening hire, ideal for drinks receptions of up to 300 people or dining beneath real rockets for up to 180 guests.
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Making the Modern World
A breathtaking gallery for evening hire, perfect for large-scale events, accommodating up to 750 for receptions and 350 for dining, featuring iconic exhibits.
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Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery
An interactive gallery spread across seven zones, perfect for receptions of up to 400 guests or intimate dinners under the stars for 32 guests.
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Flight
A replica aircraft hangar available for day and evening hire, accommodating 400 for receptions or 350 for dinners with a dance floor, featuring iconic aircraft displays.
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IMAX Theatre
A venue for impactful events with a large screen and state-of-the-art technology, suitable for up to 400 guests, complete with an IMAX foyer and catering areas.
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Information Age
Celebrating 200 years of innovation in information and communication technologies, ideal for standing receptions of up to 400 guests.
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Mathematics: The Winton Gallery
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, this gallery features 400 years of mathematical ingenuity, suitable for receptions of up to 200 guests or intimate dinners for 30 guests.
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Tomorrow’s World
An innovative space documenting the latest scientific breakthroughs, perfect for receptions of up to 400 guests or dinners for 250 guests.
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Smith Centre
A historically preserved space from 1890 with four versatile rooms, ideal for small meetings or canapé receptions for up to 200 guests.
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A modern venue on levels four and five with panoramic city views, suitable for up to 450 guests for receptions, and 400 for conferences and dinners.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 450Dinner & Dance: 0 - 400
Theatre: 0 - 400
Sitting: 0 - 398
Showcasing Britain's engineering history, perfect for evening receptions of up to 500 guests, with unique branding opportunities via plasma screens and colour-phasing ceilings.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 500
An atmospheric gallery available for evening hire, ideal for drinks receptions of up to 300 people or dining beneath real rockets for up to 180 guests.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 300Dinner & Dance: 0 - 180
Dining: 0 - 80
A breathtaking gallery for evening hire, perfect for large-scale events, accommodating up to 750 for receptions and 350 for dining, featuring iconic exhibits.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 750Dinner & Dance: 0 - 300
Dining: 0 - 100
An interactive gallery spread across seven zones, perfect for receptions of up to 400 guests or intimate dinners under the stars for 32 guests.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 400Dining: 0 - 32
A replica aircraft hangar available for day and evening hire, accommodating 400 for receptions or 350 for dinners with a dance floor, featuring iconic aircraft displays.
Guest Capacity
Dining: 0 - 350Standing: 0 - 400
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 350
A venue for impactful events with a large screen and state-of-the-art technology, suitable for up to 400 guests, complete with an IMAX foyer and catering areas.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 400
Celebrating 200 years of innovation in information and communication technologies, ideal for standing receptions of up to 400 guests.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 400
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, this gallery features 400 years of mathematical ingenuity, suitable for receptions of up to 200 guests or intimate dinners for 30 guests.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 200Dining: 0 - 24
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 30
An innovative space documenting the latest scientific breakthroughs, perfect for receptions of up to 400 guests or dinners for 250 guests.
Guest Capacity
Dining: 0 - 250Standing: 0 - 400
A historically preserved space from 1890 with four versatile rooms, ideal for small meetings or canapé receptions for up to 200 guests.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 200Dining: 0 - 80
Cabaret: 0 - 65
Theatre: 0 - 100
Location
Venue Testimonials
The Wonderlab was transformed into a great dinner venue. The ambience was awesome with some of the scientific gadgets on display. The dinner arrangements were faultless and overall a unique experience in the science museum.
TeeJay U
My company just held their Annual AGM and Christmas Party at the Science Museum and IMAX Cinema. Great location, had a fab time, had dinner for 380 in the main ground floor area amongst all the planes, highly recommend having a corporate function there!
Simon R
Went to the museum for a reception for 1600 global health and crop scientists while in London for a conference and everybody raved about it. Perfect for nerds, we all said! But there was something for everyone. It's VERY WELL put together with good signage, historical context, and interactivity.
Linda M
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue hire starts from £9,000+VAT, with a minimum spend of £5,000+VAT on AV and £5,000+VAT on catering. This price may change depending on the exact venue space you wish to hire.
The Science Museum offers a wide range of capacities across its spaces, from intimate gatherings of 30 to large-scale events accommodating up to 750 guests reception-style.
There are several nearby hotels, including The Rembrandt Hotel, The Pelham London – Starhotels Collezione, and Meliá London Kensington member of Meliá Collection, providing convenient accommodation options for your guests.
The museum does not have onsite parking facilities, but it is located right by public transport and is close to major transport lines, making it easily accessible.
