Science Museum Events

Innovative and inspirational, the Science Museum offers a huge diversity of stunning settings including the contemporary Wellcome Wing accommodating receptions of up to 2,000 guests. Read More

About

The Science Museum houses 13 versatile event spaces, making it ideal for various daytime and evening gatherings.

It offers an exceptional selection of 10 unique museum galleries that showcase captivating exhibits covering science, technology, history and more. These galleries create an immersive and intellectually stimulating backdrop for any event. The museum's state-of-the-art IMAX theatre is equipped with cutting-edge audiovisual technology, perfect for engaging presentations, screenings and conferences that leave a lasting impression on attendees.

The Smith Centre, a standalone venue within the premises, boasts a charming courtyard and elegant architecture, providing an intimate atmosphere for meetings, receptions and dinners. In 2021, the museum unveiled Illuminate, its ultra-modern dedicated events space, located on levels four and five of the museum. This cutting-edge facility caters to the most demanding event requirements, featuring the latest in audiovisual technology, customisable lighting and a sleek contemporary design. Illuminate serves as the perfect canvas for conferences, product launches or any momentous occasion.

Meeting room layouts

Room	Style	Capacity
Dana Centre
	Theatre	100
	Cabaret	30
	Banqueting	100
	Reception	100
	Boardroom	30
Director's Suite (184 m²/ 1981 ft²)
	Theatre	100
	Cabaret	60
	Banqueting	80
	Reception	100
	Boardroom	30
Energy Hall
	Reception	600
Exploring Space
	Banqueting	150
	Reception	250
Flight
	Banqueting	450
	Reception	500
	Dinner Dance	350
Level 2 (950 m²/ 10226 ft²)
	Theatre	500
	Cabaret	250
	Banqueting	500
	Reception	500
	Dinner Dance	500
Making the Modern World
	Banqueting	400
	Reception	750
	Dinner Dance	400
Wellcome Wing (atmosphere: exploring climate scien
	Reception	180
Wellcome Wing (ground floor)
	Banqueting	250
	Reception	400
	Dinner Dance	250
Wellcome Wing (In Future)
	Banqueting	150
	Reception	200
Wellcome Wing ('Who am I?')
	Reception	250

Facilities

Catering Facilities: Event catering
Event Facilities: Breakout Rooms
Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
In house AV available
Offers charity rates
Raked or tiered seating offered
Venue allows outside catering
Venue can display vehicles inside
General Facilities: Free WiFi
Lifts