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Science Museum

Comprised of 12 unique museum galleries, an IMAX theatre, and two dedicated events spaces.

Set within the cultural heart of London, our unique and inspiring galleries and spaces can accommodate from 10 guests for a sit-down dinner up to 1500 guests for a standing drinks reception. 

Our modern, blank canvas event space Illuminate features panoramic views of the city and an abundance of natural daylight, making it the perfect space for conferences and  exhibitions.

The Science Museum is also available for exclusive hire of the entire museum, for large-scale, full-day events. 

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
0 - 400
Dinner Dance
0 - 400
Exhibition space (m2)
0 - 750
Lunch
0 - 400
Marquee
N/A
Meeting / Conference
0 - 400
Outside space
0 - 200
Reception
0 - 1500
Wedding Licence
N/A
Wedding Reception
N/A

Events Spaces

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Smith Centre

Boardroom 0 - 30
Cabaret 0 - 64
Classroom 0 - 40
Dining long tables 0 - 20
Dining round tables 0 - 80
Standing 0 - 200
Theatre 0 - 100
U-shaped 0 - 25
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Illuminate

Cabaret 0 - 272
Classroom 0 - 100
Dining long tables 0 - 100
Dining round tables 0 - 400
Standing 0 - 450
Theatre 0 - 400
U-shaped 0 - 60
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Flight

Dining long tables 0 - 80
Dining round tables 0 - 400
Standing 0 - 400
Theatre 0 - 100
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IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

Auditorium 0 - 400
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Energy Hall

Standing 0 - 500
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Exploring Space

Dining long tables 0 - 80
Dining round tables 0 - 180
Standing 0 - 300
Image of Making the Modern World

Making the Modern World

Dining long tables 0 - 100
Dining round tables 0 - 400
Standing 0 - 750
Image of Tomorrows World

Tomorrows World

Dining round tables 0 - 250
Standing 0 - 400
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Power Up

Standing 0 - 200
Image of Mathematics: The Winton Gallery

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery

Dining long tables 0 - 24
Dining round tables 0 - 30
Standing 0 - 200
Image of Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries

Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries

Dining round tables 0 - 60
Standing 0 - 400
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Wonderlab

Dining long tables 0 - 32
Dining round tables 0 - 200
Standing 0 - 400

Room Capacities

Auditorium 0 - 400
Boardroom 0 - 30
Cabaret 0 - 272
Classroom 0 - 100
Dining long tables 0 - 100
Dining round tables 0 - 400
Standing 0 - 1500
Theatre 0 - 400
U-shaped 0 - 60

How to find us

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Science Museum

Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 2DD

Tel: 0207 942 4340

https://www.hirethesciencemuseum.com

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Science Museum | Exclusive Offer: 25% Off Venue Hire of Exploring Space!
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Last chance to hire Exploring Space! 

After almost 40 years of showcasing real rockets and spacecraft, don't miss your last chance to host an 'out-of-this-world event' in Exploring Space! Our Exploring Space gallery will close after 16th May 2025 as part of an ambitious transformation of our ground floor galleries meaning now is the last chance to host an event in this incredible space. As an exclusive offer, we are offering 25% off the venue hire when a client quotes Unique Venues of London.  

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