A museum space with ornate plaster ceilings, chandeliers, classical paintings, and a banquet table at The Foundling Museum
A museum with ornate plaster ceilings, tall windows, oil paintings, and round cocktail tables at The Foundling Museum.
A museum room with ornate ceiling, classical paintings, green walls, and a long dining table set at The Foundling Museum.
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A historic museum room with ornate plaster ceiling, chandelier, green walls, and antique paintings at The Foundling Museum.

Court Room at The Foundling Museum

Banqueting Hall in a Museum
·
Private space
40 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ –
Russell Square Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Court Room, the Banqueting Hall in the Foundling Museum, is an 18th‑century banqueting room defined by an ornate period plaster ceiling.

Design: The room pairs high, olive‑green painted walls with classical plaster busts and large framed oil paintings to create a formal, historic interior. Sash windows deliver daylight across a patterned carpet while a crystal chandelier and decorative cornices define the room's proportions.

Features: A fixed PA system and loudspeakers are installed and the room allows brought‑in music and an external DJ. The space includes venue Wi‑Fi and on‑site event support from museum staff. The room is wheelchair accessible and served by accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a formal, museum‑backed setting for intimate seated dinners or standing receptions.

What guests say: The room is calm and thought‑provoking in atmosphere. The room's on‑site support is consistently helpful and knowledgeable.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Unavailable: Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

- no naked flames
- no frying onsite
- red wine to be served seated only

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(38 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AA
Angela A.
Verified review
Wedding · 60 guests · February 2026
We cannot thank the staff at The Foundling enough, especially Hannah, Mike, Ellen and the rest of the Events Team who made our wedding day so incredibly perfect. The venue is stunning and the team really do all they can to accommodate your day. If you’re thinking about hosting a wedding, or any other event at the Foundling, do it, it’s truly special.
N/A
5.0

About The Foundling Museum

The Foundling Museum is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Foundling Museum Events
Member of Tagvenue since August 2016
38 Reviews
4.8 Rating
1h Response time
99% Response rate

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