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National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery in the heart of central London is home to the world’s greatest collection of portraits.

Spanning six centuries, our artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped, and continue to shape, a nation – from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes.

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, displaying a Collection that encompasses art, biography, history and fame.

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. This inspirational setting will ensure your bespoke event is one to remember.

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
0 - 120
Dinner Dance
N/A
Exhibition space (m2)
N/A
Lunch
N/A
Marquee
N/A
Meeting / Conference
0 - 150
Outside space
N/A
Reception
0 - 1000
Wedding Licence
N/A
Wedding Reception
N/A

Events Spaces

Image of Ondaatje Main Hall Image Credit: Wise Productions

Ondaatje Main Hall

Standing 0 - 300
Image of Contemporary Galleries, Weston Wing Image Credit: Melisa Coppola

Contemporary Galleries, Weston Wing

Dining long tables 0 - 24
Dining round tables 0 - 30
Standing 0 - 80
Image of 20th Century Gallery

20th Century Gallery

Standing 0 - 80
Image of Victorian Galleries Image Credit: Flo Brooks Photography

Victorian Galleries

Dining long tables 0 - 120
Standing 0 - 100
Image of 17th and 18th Century Galleries

17th and 18th Century Galleries

Dining long tables 0 - 76
Dining round tables 0 - 120
Standing 0 - 300
Image of Gallery 18

Gallery 18

Dining long tables 0 - 76
Dining round tables 0 - 120
Standing 0 - 150
Image of Tudor Galleries

Tudor Galleries

Dining long tables 0 - 20
Dining round tables 0 - 40
Standing 0 - 80
Image of The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan

The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan

Dining long tables 0 - 90
Standing 0 - 150
Image of Audrey Green & Larry's

Audrey Green & Larry's

Standing 0 - 120
Image of Ondaatje Wing Theatre

Ondaatje Wing Theatre

Auditorium 0 - 150
Theatre 0 - 150

Room Capacities

Auditorium 0 - 150
Boardroom N/A
Cabaret N/A
Classroom N/A
Dining long tables N/A
Dining round tables 0 - 120
Standing 0 - 1000
Theatre 0 - 150
U-shaped N/A

How to find us

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National Portrait Gallery

St. Martin's Place
London
WC2H 0HE

Tel: 0207 306 0055

https://www.npg.org.uk/business/venuehire/

Suppliers

Audio & Visual Production

Caterers

AP&Co
Blue Strawberry By Word of Mouth
Caper & Berry
Daisy Green Collection
Last Supper
Lettice Events
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection
Rocket Food Ltd
Social Pantry
The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan
Zafferano

Entertainment & Speakers

Florists

Gail Smith Flowers
Lavender Green Pinstripes & Peonies
Shane Connolly & Company
Veevers Carter

Other Suppliers

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Velvet Living
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