A museum gallery with polished wood floors, high beamed ceilings, art displays, and a central statue at National Museum of the Royal Navy.
A museum gallery with round tables, pale blue chairs, table settings, and maritime-themed artwork at National Museum of the Royal Navy.
A museum event space with rows of gray chairs, red carpet, and a projector screen at National Museum of the Royal Navy.
A museum event space with round tables, white linens, and naval decor at National Museum of the Royal Navy.

NMRN Galleries at National Museum of the Royal Navy

Gallery in a Museum
·
Whole venue
HM Naval Base (PP66), Portsmouth, PO1 3NH –
Charles Dickens, Portsmouth
Up to 100
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is a museum whose gallery rooms form the venue; the defining quality is an institutional exhibition environment across interconnected gallery spaces.

Design: The gallery rooms feature timber floors and exposed painted beams. The rooms receive natural daylight through high windows and use a muted palette and exhibition-style panels that suit flexible furniture arrangements.

Features: The venue includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning and accessible toilets. The venue provides a PA system and speakers, a ceiling-mounted projector, and permission to play own music or bring an external DJ. The venue has level access and a flexible floorplan that accommodates seated dining layouts or open-plan reception setups.

Ideal for: Corporate groups and cultural organisations seeking a polished seated dinner or a relaxed standing reception in a museum environment.

What sets it apart: A permanent display of naval artefacts, period banners and large maritime paintings provides a museum-curated backdrop that remains in place during events.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500–£1800 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1800 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500–£1800 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1800 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500–£1800 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1800 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500–£1800 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1800 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500–£1800 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1800 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500–£1800 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1800 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:30
from £1500–£1800 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1800 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 100
U-Shaped
up to 100
Classroom
up to 100

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
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
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Quiet space
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
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

About National Museum of the Royal Navy

National Museum of the Royal Navy is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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