Conference and venue hire
Contemporary suite of
facilities
Contact
+44 (0)20 7323 8136
venuehire@britishmuseum.org
Recommend these event spaces
The Museum's unique grade-one listed public galleries are complemented with a suite of contemporary conference facilities, designed by Lord Foster, for daytime and evening events.
Guests and delegates will enjoy state-of-the-art facilities. During gallery opening hours they will also have access to the collection and special exhibitions for inspiration, relaxation and motivation.
We have dedicated staff to help you from site visit, administration and pre-planning through to on-site management of the event itself.
We offer a range of additional bespoke services to make your event unique:
- room dressing and lighting design
- access to translation services
- catering, from light refreshments to a three-course meal
- cloakroom
- tailor-made tours of the Museum
- exhibition tickets
Spaces available
Capacity: 323
Ideal for conferences, AGMs and presentations
The Hugh and Catherine
Stevenson Lecture Theatre
Capacity: 142
Ideal for conferences, AGMs and presentations
Capacity: 329
Included with hire of the BP or Stevenson Lecture Theatre
respectively. Perfect for lunches, receptions and displays
Corporate and branded gifts

The British Museum offers a range of corporate and branded gifts. The Museum’s corporate gifts include personalised branded boxes, slipcases and packaging solutions.
High quality replica sculptures and Museum objects are available as well as personalised branded gifts. Gifts can be designed to feature your business’ logo, colours or a personal message. Ideal for corporate days, business functions and events, the Museum’s selection of gifts are perfect souvenirs for yourself and your colleagues.


