Sir John Soane's Museum is one of the most atmospheric and fascinating museums in London, a fantastic venue for a dinner, drinks reception or a private tour, as well as for filming and photography. Set in a Grade I listed building of outstanding originality, the unexpected interiors display Soane's vast, eccentric collections, still arranged as they were on his death in 1837.

Dinners 

There's no better setting for a dinner that Soane's atmospheric Library-Dining Room. Dine surrounded by mirrors reflecting the Pompeian decoration, Greek vases, intriguing works of art and twinkling candlelight. We'll serve you drinks before dinner in the elegant North and South drawing rooms, followed by a candlit tour from one of our Curators of some of the Museum's most spectacular spaces. 

We can accomodate up tp 30 dinner guests. Exclusive hire is £5,500 plus VAT. Catering is not included and can be provided by our four excellent approved caterers. 

Drinks Receptions

Enjoy an evening of elegance and atmosphere with a candlelit drinks reception. Enjoy drinks and canapés in the same beautiful rooms where Soane entertained the great and good of Regency London. Guests are invited to wander at leisure through our most spectacular spaces. See Soane's world-class collection arranged the same way today as it was in 1837, including a fascinating collection of Graeco-Roman marbles, paintings by Hogarth and Canaletto, and a 3000-year old Egyptian sarcophagus. There'll be Museum staff on hand throughout the evening, bringing the collection and Soane's fascinating story to life. 

We can accomodate up to 80 guests. Prices are £5,500 plus VAT. Catering is not included and can be provided by our four excellent approved caterers. 

Private Tours

Be transported back to Regency London as we guide you through Sir John Soane's extraordinary home. Enjoy a fascinating insight into Soane's work and family life, and learn the stories behind some of his many treasures by booking a private tour with one of our expert Curators. There are a number of options for timings and types of tour to best suit your group:

Exclusive Out-of-Hours Tours - Have the Museum all to yourself, with a tour before or after we open to the public. Join us for a Breakfast Tour, where you can finish with breakfast at our partner cafe, Fields Bar & Kitchen, or enjoy a glass of Prosecco on an atmospheric candlelight evening tour after 6pm. Prices start from £500 +VAT for morning tours and begin at £1500+VAT for evening tours.

Daytime Tours - Enjoy our intimate and exclusive curator-led tours during the daytime: the perfect way to learn more about the Museum and its collection, from the people that know it best. Prices start from £150 +VAT

Tours are for up to 15 guests. Larger groups are welcome and will be split into smaller groups to best enjoy the exclusive experience and intimate setting.