Hire charges

Find out about our pricing and what is included in the hire charge.

Charges for hiring our venues include the services of your personal event and operations managers from the time your event is confirmed. Also included are security personnel, cloakroom staff, toilet attendants and cleaning staff after the event.

Hire charges can vary depending on the length of your event and day of hire. The prices below are a guide. For more information, please get in touch with our team.

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Venue hire charges

Central Hall: prices start from £16,000 (excluding VAT)
Earth Galleries: early cocktail rate is £6,050, dinners from £8,950
Flett Theatre: all-day hire £2,200, half-day rates on request
Darwin Centre: early cocktail rate £ 6,800, dinners from £10,150

You can also find more information on pricing in our brochure. Download the Exclusive Events brochure (PDF 2.0MB).

Not sure which space to hire?

Planning a corporate event? Find out about your choices for a corporate event.

Planning a private event? Find out about your choices for a private events.

Considering a special event in multiple venues? Why not hire a combination of venues? To discuss your needs please contact us.

What's included?

25 years of expertise in event management
personal Event Manager
Operations Manager
top security team
cloakroom staffed from 18.00
toilet attendants
cleaners and porters
venue hire charges are exempt of VAT

Please note that furniture hire is available only from the Museum. Additional charges may be incurred for additional staff. Your Event Manager will advise you on the earliest time for arrival.

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