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Top Museums in London
Are you looking for a unique venue for your upcoming special celebration? Add an extra touch of class to your event – host it among the artefacts and history of one of London’s many museums. With this vision in mind, we’ve gone through and put together a list of museums for hire all over the city so that you can take your pick! Whether you are going for the ocean-themed grandeur of the National Maritime Museum, the stunning elegance of the London Ellipse Hall in the Museum of London, or one of the more niche options in any of London’s other stunning museums for hire, we’ve got the perfect space for you. Browse through our carefully selected collection of venues and see for yourself!
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![Whole Venue with the Garden at Freud Museum London in Hampstead, London]()
from £420
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue with the Garden
50 guestsFreud Museum LondonFinchley Road StationHampstead, LondonAAstrid F.
“We held my husband's surprise 70th Birthday party in the Freud Museum Garden a week ago.” -
![Exclusive Museum Hire at Museum of Brands in Notting Hill, London]()
from £4000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Museum Hire
100 guestsMuseum of BrandsLadbroke Grove StationNotting Hill, LondonEEva T.
“I highly recommend the Museum of Brands!” -
![Conference Space at Museum of Brands in Notting Hill, London]()
from £1320
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityConference Space
120 guestsMuseum of BrandsLadbroke Grove StationNotting Hill, LondonIIsabelle .
“Staff really friendly and helpful. Museum really interesting with lots to look at.” -
![Study Studio at The Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury, London]()
from £780
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityStudy Studio
50 guestsThe Foundling MuseumRussell Square StationBloomsbury, LondonRRafael C.
“Lovely venue with a lovely guided walk of the museum as the afternoon break” -
![Dining Room at Freud Museum London in Hampstead, London]()
from £240
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityDining Room
35 guestsFreud Museum LondonFinchley Road StationHampstead, LondonLLaura K.
“The garden was beautiful, and the staff at the Freud Museum are just wonderful. So helpful and friendly.” -
![Learning Suite at Freud Museum London in Hampstead, London]()
from £720
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLearning Suite
25 guestsFreud Museum LondonFinchley Road StationHampstead, LondonCCarissa .
“Great service, we brought our own catering company who have worked with the staff at the Freud Museum before.” -
![Ground Floor at London Canal Museum in Islington Borough, London]()
from £870
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGround Floor
50 guestsLondon Canal MuseumKing's Cross St. Pancras StationIslington Borough, LondonAAnn D.
“It was great to be able to use different parts of the venue for different parts of the event.” -
![Museum Gallery at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, London]()
from £3600
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityMuseum Gallery
220 guestsLondon Transport MuseumCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonSet in London’s original flower markets, the Galleries at the London Transport Museum provide a fascinating event space to entertain guests whilst surrounded by our iconic red buses, trams, and early tube carriages. -
![Video Room & Exhibition Room at Freud Museum London in Hampstead, London]()
from £420
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVideo Room & Exhibition Room
80 guestsFreud Museum LondonFinchley Road StationHampstead, LondonJJess
“The setting was beautiful and the team enjoyed exploring the museum and garden.” -
![Video Room at Freud Museum London in Hampstead, London]()
from £240
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVideo Room
35 guestsFreud Museum LondonFinchley Road StationHampstead, LondonJJanan
“Was also great to be able to look around the museum.” -
![Garden at Freud Museum London in Hampstead, London]()
from £420
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGarden
56 guestsFreud Museum LondonFinchley Road StationHampstead, LondonRRoyce Z.
“The whole house was amazing and an interesting museum.” -
![The London Ellipse Hall at London Museum Spaces in Farringdon, London]()
from £8400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe London Ellipse Hall
350 guestsLondon Museum SpacesBarbican StationFarringdon, LondonSSonderwell
“We had different tracks when guests came up and the winner's names flashed on the Ellipse.”
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“Really good package, educative and entertaining not only for kids bit for parents too!”
FAQs about Top Museums in London
The cost of museums in London averages around £5166 hire fee per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £3000 | to £10500 | hire fee per event |
| From £1440 | to £4500 | hire fee per day |
| From £160 | to £528 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Whole Venue with the Garden at Freud Museum London in Hampstead - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The whole house was amazing and an interesting museum.’ -
Study Studio at The Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘It's a unique venue in a quiet location but still central. Highly recommend it.’ -
Exclusive Museum Hire at Museum of Brands in Notting Hill - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Staff really friendly and helpful. Museum really interesting with lots to look at.’
You'll find museums in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small museums | up to 70 guests | prices average £160 hire fee per hour |
| Medium museums | between 120 and 165 guests | prices average £5166 hire fee per event |
| Large museums | over 220 guests | prices average £10500 hire fee per event |
You can find excellent museums for hire all over the greater London area, but there are a few places that are worth checking out in more detail. Start out in Greenwich Park and head north towards the Thames for outdoor spaces, older museums with magnificent wooden decor, and some of the more unique spaces. How about dining amongst the stars at the planetarium? If you’re looking for something more central, Covent Garden, Farringdon and Barbican all offer a variety of museums for hire.
Your Guide to Hiring Museums in London
With a history that extends back nearly two thousand years, London is one of the world's oldest and most diversified capitals. Because of its rich and vibrant history, London can be found amongst the list of cities with the greatest number of museums in the world!
So, what kind of events can you host with that kind of variety?
- The large ballrooms available are extremely popular for wedding receptions and corporate events that require impressive open spaces to impress the attendees.
- Many museums also offer private gallery spaces for exhibitions and smaller events for the more budget-conscious event organisers.
- It is not uncommon for film screenings and fashion shows to be held in some of the more modern spaces.
- Many museums are also happy to hire out their well-manicured outdoor spaces for garden parties. Some of them already own a set of pavilions to take some of the hassle out of booking those yourself.
It is vital to remember that, unlike other types of venues, museums for hire were not designed to accommodate an event celebration. Hosting events in museums is a unique practice that has increased in popularity in recent years. Nowadays, we are seeing a greater demand for museum venues than ever before. When planning an event in such a unique location, there are a few things to keep in mind. Consider the following recommendations to ensure the success of your event:
- You may not be able to customise the space as much as you would want depending on the type of museum you choose. The fact that museums already have sophisticated interior design is a significant advantage of having an event there. Furthermore, you can make the most of the accessible artefacts, art pieces, and paintings. Because the decor is already at your location, it does the majority of the work for you. You can choose a museum whose ambiance corresponds with the theme of your event based on the type of gathering you want to hold.
- Food and beverages are not permitted in some museum locations to preserve the safety of the artwork and exhibits. You should consult with your venue about your meal options ahead of time. Your entertainment options may be limited as well, although museums are usually adaptable when it comes to the customer's needs.
- Insurance demands might be anticipated because museums normally wish to ensure the protection of the available items, thus they will take safety procedures ahead of time.
