Science Museum

Science Museum

Exhibition Road, England
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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

Event types supported

Awards Night
Christmas Party
Conference
Corporate Party
Function
Gala Dinner
Meeting
Networking Event
Seminar

Venue details

Dinner & Dance
Dinner & Dance
30–350 guests
Standing
Standing
200–750 guests

Spaces at this venue

Illuminate
Capacity
0-450

Illuminate

Flexible room setup
Energy Hall
Capacity
0-500

Energy Hall

Flexible room setup
Exploring Space
Capacity
0-300

Exploring Space

Flexible room setup
Making the Modern World
Capacity
0-750

Making the Modern World

Flexible room setup
Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery
Capacity
0-400

Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

Flexible room setup
Flight
Capacity
0-400

Flight

Flexible room setup
IMAX Theatre
Capacity
0-400

IMAX Theatre

Flexible room setup
Information Age
Capacity
0-400

Information Age

Flexible room setup
Mathematics: The Winton Gallery
Capacity
0-200

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery

Flexible room setup
Tomorrow’s World
Capacity
0-400

Tomorrow’s World

Flexible room setup
Smith Centre
Capacity
0-200

Smith Centre

Flexible room setup

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.

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