Gallery 2 at Whitechapel Gallery

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Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX
Aldgate East Station (200 yd)

About this space

Gallery 2 is the historic central reading room of the former Whitechapel Library. This Space retains its original Victorian exposed brickwork and polished concrete floor, and these beautiful surroundings make it one of the most amazing venues and backdrops for a number of events.

When it comes to unique venues in London, this Space cannot be beaten. It works perfectly as a backdrop for conferences, product launches, as well as dinners and evening receptions.

This space is the perfect canvas to create your event alongside the latest Whitechapel Gallery commission by a leading artist.

The space is based on a dry hire but there are catering options available in the space.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2500–£3500 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
19:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Theatre
up to 200
Cabaret
up to 150

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Brick walls
Art installation (date dependent)
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

Cannot hire spaces for exhibitions or public events

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Founded over 120 years ago with a mission to ‘bring great art to the people of East London’, the Whitechapel Gallery’s beautiful historic building now houses nine galleries, a restaurant, an auditorium, and two studio spaces dedicated to education and research.

When you walk through our doors you follow the footsteps of modern masters such as Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Frida Kahlo to pioneering contemporaries such as Zarina Bhimji, Sophie Calle, Theaster Gates, Emily Jacir and Michael Rakowitz, all of whom premiered at the Whitechapel Gallery.

We are pleased to open up our versatile spaces to those looking for a unique setting for their away day, evening reception or hybrid event under the expert guidance of our dedicated event planner.

By choosing the Whitechapel Gallery for your event you are directly supporting the internationally-recognised work of the Gallery and helping us to enrich the lives of more people through access to contemporary art.


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