Atrium
at IWM London (Imperial War Museum)
About this room
Entertain your guests amongst some of IWM London’s most important exhibits, including a number of dramatically suspended iconic aircraft.
The stunning 25m-high space benefits from great flexibility. The large exhibits on display include a rare Battle of Britain Spitfire; a Harrier jet used in Afghanistan and a German V2 rocket.
These exhibits create an impactful and thought-provoking entrance for guests and provide talking points throughout an event.
IWM London’s ever changing temporary exhibitions and prestigious permanent displays can add fascinating elements to events, especially when combined with private tours of the galleries.
Capacity
Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 350
Theatre
up to 300
Cabaret
up to 380
Starting prices
Hire Fee
M T W T F S S
19:00 - 23:00
from £8400 Per evening
Package Per Person - Just pay a fixed price per person
M T W T F S S
19:00 - 23:00
from £83 Per evening
M T W T F S S
9:00 - 17:00
from £70 Per day
*All guide prices are inclusive of VAT
Sample catering prices
Reception packages include hire fee, drinks, nibbles or canapés, equipment and staff.
Dinner packages include hire fee, pre-reception drinks, canapés, three course dinner with 1/2 bottle wine, soft drinks, furniture hire, all staffing and equipment.
Package per person details
Room hire from 9am to 5pm, AV equipment in room, free Wi-Fi, flip chart, refreshments on arrival, mid morning and mid afternoon, choice of lunch packages (Sandwiches, finger buffet or fork buffet menus)
Seated three course lunches also available.
Catering
In-house catering
Allows external catering
Approved caterers only
BYO alcohol allowed
Can provide alcohol
Kitchen facilities available
Can provide halal
Can provide kosher
Complimentary water
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary tea and coffee
Buyout fee for external catering
Licences
Alcohol licence until 00:30
Extension available
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Room features
Wi-Fi
Natural light
Disabled access
Storage space
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Accommodation available
Parking available
Venue welcomes
VIP events
Enhanced security events
Rules of the space
– Out of hours tour guides and daytime speakers available on request
– Early access available on request
– Some of our exhibits must be moved to accommodate seated dinners
dependent on your requested layout, this will incur an additional fee
– Access to Truth and Memory Exhibition: £750 +VAT
– Access to First World War Galleries: £1,000 +VAT
Imperial War Museum London is a stunning Grade II listed building, walking distance from Waterloo. Designed by Norman Foster, the spectacular space provides daytime rooms, meeting spaces, boardroom tables, break out rooms, cinema, conference room, private dining room, roof terrace and the main Atrium available for events.
IWM London hosts gala dinners, award ceremonies, fashion shows, charity auctions, private celebrations, barmitzvahs, press and product launches, breakfasts, receptions, seated lunches, dinners and presentations. IWM London is the perfect showcase for events, traditional and low-key or high profile and inspirational.
Boldness, initiative, endurance, authority, empathy and courage.
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from £1560
hire fee /
day
Roof Terrace
from £864
hire fee /
afternoon
Orpen Boardroom
from £600
hire fee /
session
Directors’ Boardroom
from £360
hire fee /
day
Meeting room 1
from £1200
hire fee /
morning
Conference Room and Foyer
from £2040
hire fee /
morning
Cinema
from £12000
hire fee /
evening
Whole venue
Note on pricing
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