Parties, weddings and other private events

For a spectacular event, hold your party, wedding, bar or bat mitzvah and other celebrations at the Natural History Museum.

Create a bespoke private event to rival all others.

Planning with flair

Benefit from our expertise and contacts, which have cemented our position as a leading venue.

You can be sure of attention to detail and full support throughout the planning of your event, and on the day itself, so that your private event will run smoothly. We look for new ways to create unique events for our clients, and our experienced event managers ensure we have the resources and knowledge to do it with flair. For information about what is included in our event management service, please visit Event management.

We have 25 years' experience making the most of our unique venue spaces. We work closely with our accredited suppliers to adapt venues to our clients' needs.

Fabulous suppliers

We have a portfolio of some of the best suppliers in the business, including fantastic caterers, pioneering production suppliers, florists and ice sculptors. Download details of our accredited suppliers.

Award-winning venues

Our venues have won awards for their originality. Find out about our awards.

Parties and other private events

We'll provide sound systems, excellent food, stage design, ice sculptors and spectacular scenery to create unforgettable parties, bar and bat mitzvahs and other private celebrations.
Weddings at the Museum

Discover our fantastic wedding venues and find information about our event management expertise, wedding suppliers and more.
Private events in the Darwin Centre

Find out how you can entertain your guests in the Museum’s most ambitious design project to date, the Darwin Centre.
Private events in the Central Hall

Hire the Central Hall for a spectacular backdrop to your event. Capacity for up to 1200 people.
Private events in the Earth Hall

Hold your private event in the Earth Hall for a celebration that's anything but down to Earth.
Private events image gallery

Explore incredible images of private parties and weddings that have taken place at the Museum.