Smith Centre at Science Museum

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Exhibition Road, South Kensington, South Kensington , London, SW7 2DD –
South Kensington Station (500 yd)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Originally constructed in 1890, the Smith Centre has been elegantly preserved to present four spaces of varying size that suit a wide variety of event purposes.

From small meeting rooms for up to 30 guests, to an ample-sized salon accommodating 200 guests for a canapé reception, the Smith Centre provides versatility throughout.

The Smith Centre is located on the ground floor of the Science Museum and benefits from a fully integrated AV system, enabling a seamless production experience that links to Illuminate.

Please be informed that the alcohol license at Smith Centre is until 10 pm.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £5000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £4500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
We do also offer a half-day rate for ad-hoc occasions - please enquire for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £5000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £4500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
We do also offer a half-day rate for ad-hoc occasions - please enquire for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £5000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £4500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
We do also offer a half-day rate for ad-hoc occasions - please enquire for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £5000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £4500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
We do also offer a half-day rate for ad-hoc occasions - please enquire for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Friday
8:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £5000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £4500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
We do also offer a half-day rate for ad-hoc occasions - please enquire for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £5000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £4500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
We do also offer a half-day rate for ad-hoc occasions - please enquire for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £5000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £4500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
We do also offer a half-day rate for ad-hoc occasions - please enquire for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 64

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Air conditioning
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

About Science Museum

As the home of human ingenuity, the Science Museum aims to inspire visitors with award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement.

With origins in the Great Exhibition of 1851, the museum continually strives to be the best place in the world for people to enjoy science. Our world-class collection forms an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical achievements from across the globe.

Among key objects on display are Caroline Herschel’s telescope (c.1795), Alan Turing’s Pilot ACE computer (1950) and the Apollo 10 capsule that went into lunar orbit in 1969.

Our amazing exhibitions, astounding galleries and creative blank canvas spaces combine to make the Science Museum a unique and inspiring London venue for corporate or private hire.

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