Whole venue at The Foundling Museum

Museum
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Whole venue
40 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ –
Russell Square Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

The Foundling Museum is a museum that preserves the story of Britain’s first children’s charity and first public art gallery, combining social‑history artefacts with a historic fine‑art collection.

Design: Interiors combine period domestic fittings and framed portraiture with contained gallery displays; low ceilings, muted colours and focused lighting create intimate rooms for close viewing of objects and paintings.

Features: The museum provides venue Wi‑Fi and a PA system, and permits own music or bringing an external DJ. The building includes a step‑free guest entrance, a lift between floors and accessible toilets. Front‑of‑house staff and volunteer hosts supply onsite event support.

Ideal for: Cultural and professional groups seeking an intimate, seated presentation or a quiet, formal reception in a museum setting.

What sets it apart: A unique collection of tokens left by mothers to their children provides direct, personal links to the Foundling Hospital's history.

What guests say: The galleries are calm and thought‑provoking, presenting social‑history objects alongside art and musical material. The exhibitions deliver detailed, informative displays about the Foundling Hospital's history.


Offers and packages

Menu


Event offer

Wedding Offers

Host your wedding across historic galleries with exclusive hire 10:00 AM–midnight, event manager, security and use of the Picture Gallery piano.
Wedding Ceremony & Reception – Whole venue
£7000 total
• Exclusive hire of the whole Museum from 10:00 AM to midnight
• Access to galleries for guests throughout the event
• Quiet room for registrar/celebrant interview
• Dedicated event manager for planning and on-the-day support
• Security staff included
• Space for dancing in the Study Studio
• Use of Broadwood & Sons grand piano in the Picture Gallery
• Two hours of set-up time
• Photo opportunity in Brunswick Square

Pricing: £7000 + VAT

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £3900 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £3900 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 28
Cabaret
up to 24
U-Shaped
up to 23
Classroom
up to 36

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
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Quiet space
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Free parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Storage 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
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
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 (TENs) 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 - )

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Katharine V.
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Excellent communication
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5.0
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Deepak A.
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Excellent communication
Prompt response and willingness to help a suitable venue
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Hladini-Shakti G.
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Sheila
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Excellent communication
5.0

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