Museums for Hire in London

The cost of museums averages around £3900 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• 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 (September 2026):

These are the venues within 1.3 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Whole Venue at The Cinema Museum on 2 Dugard Way - 1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: London’s Cinema Museum is devoted to keeping alive the spirit of cinema from the days before the multiplex. Set in historic surroundings in Kennington, close to the Elephant & Castle, the Cinema Museum houses a unique collection...
• Library at The Royal Institution on 21 Albemarle Street - 1.3 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘fabulous venue, great catering and the day went very well. We will be back!’
• Museum Gallery at London Transport Museum on 39 Wellington Street Covent Garden - 1.3 mi from centre.
  Venue said: In the heart of Covent Garden piazza, and set in London’s original flower market, London Transport Museum provides two unique spaces for all event types.

Smaller museums usually fit up to 80 guests seated. Here are some great options in London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Court Room at The Foundling Museum, rated 4.8/5 - banqueting hall for 80 guests
  Our user said: ‘It's a unique venue in a quiet location but still central. Highly recommend it.’

• Georgian Suite at Museum of the Home, rated 4.9/5 - event space for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great and helpful staff! Beautiful venue Great location...’

• Dale Room at Wellcome Collection, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 50 guests
  Venue said: This space is versatile with plenty of natural daylight, making it perfect for workshops, training sessions or small board meetings. Offering upgraded AV equipment including: o 86” inch Digital screen and laptop o Clickshare,

Cheap museums in London start from £870 hire fee per event or £55 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Ground Floor at London Canal Museum, from £870 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Our guests were delighted with the venue and thought it added something to the whole evening.’

• Clore Creative Studio at The Foundling Museum, from £56 per person (up to 50 guests seated)
  Venue said: Our London conference venue and meeting room comes supplied with in-house AV equipment. We have a range of day delegate rate packages, including a breakfast, day and half-day rate, which offer excellent value for money.

• Library at Burgh House, from £150 hire fee per hour (up to 10 guests seated)
  Venue said: Our beautiful panelled library, painted in olive green is the perfect space for filming, meetings, corporate meetings, receptions and intimate weddings.

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.