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The Foundling Museum

Museum

#23 of 1333 Wedding venues in Central London
#21 of 985 Classroom venues in London
  40 reviews  – 
40 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ –
Russell Square Station (0.2 mi)
From £56
per person
Up to 110
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

A unique museum in London’s Brunswick Square, rich with period interiors, historical artefacts, and art inspired by the Foundling Hospital’s legacy. Perfect for weddings or private celebrations with a creative or meaningful touch, where you can bring your own DJ for added personalization.

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Spaces for hire at The Foundling Museum

Study Studio at The Foundling Museum

Study Studio
Meeting Room
·
Private space
50 seats
50 standing
In the heart of leafy Bloomsbury, The Foundling Museum provokes ideas and innovation. Its Study Studio, with its contemporary design and evocative art, is your perfect meeting and brainstorming space. Our Study Studio is a versatile space where you can hold your away day, meeting, private reception or more, with AV facilities available. Surround...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
from £834 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Court Room at The Foundling Museum

Court Room
Banqueting Hall
·
Private space
40 seats
80 standing
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 wh...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £3900 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Clore Creative Studio at The Foundling Museum

Clore Creative Studio
Meeting Room
·
Private space
50 seats
60 standing
Lauded for its thought-provoking art, The Foundling Museum is a creative space like no other. For your seminar or corporate event at Clore Creative Studio, you also get complimentary museum access. The Museum’s Clore Creative Studio is the ideal space to host your meeting, team away day, seminar, training event and more. Situated in the heart of B...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
from £834 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Picture Gallery at The Foundling Museum

Picture Gallery
Gallery
·
Private space
110 seats
150 standing
Located next to the Court Room is the grand Picture Gallery, available for larger events. Large-scale paintings by the most celebrated 18th-century portraitists, once displayed in the original Foundling Hospital, provide a powerful backdrop for events. Guests can dine alongside Hogarth’s magnificent painting of the Hospital’s founder, Thomas Cora...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £6000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Whole venue at The Foundling Museum

Whole venue
Museum
·
Whole venue
100 seats
250 standing
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 ligh...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £3900 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
13 recent guests highly rated location and service quality
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.6
Communication
5.0

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AA
Angela A.
Verified review
Wedding · 60 guests · February 2026 · Court Room

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.

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5.0
AG
Araceli G.
Verified review
Conference · 45 guests · July 2024 · Picture Gallery

Amazing staff, awesome location and the event went great!

Nothing

5.0
FC
Fiona C.
Verified review
Meeting · 15 guests · April 2024 · Clore Creative Studio

Great venue, easy to get to, good facilities, delicous food and helpful staff. Our 2nd meeting here and will definitely use again.

5.0
FC
Fiona C.
Verified review
Meeting · 15 guests · March 2024 · Clore Creative Studio

The venue was lovely. Really light and airy room. Interesting art on the wall that provoke some discussion. The coffee and tea was on tap and really good quality. Lunch was delicious - good quality sandwiches with different types of bread, fresh fruit and delicious cakes. Dairy free option was also really well presented and enjoyed.

Only minor comment was that there was only one toilet working and the door for the one that was working was really hard to close.

4.6

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £56 per person
Court Room
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Picture Gallery
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 hire fee
Whole venue
8:00 – 0:00
from £3900 hire fee per day
Clore Creative Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £56 per person
Study Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £834–£1074 hire fee
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £56 per person
Court Room
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Picture Gallery
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 hire fee
Whole venue
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Clore Creative Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £56 per person
Study Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £834–£1074 hire fee
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £56 per person
Court Room
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Picture Gallery
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 hire fee
Whole venue
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Clore Creative Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £56 per person
Study Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £834–£1074 hire fee
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £56 per person
Court Room
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Picture Gallery
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 hire fee
Whole venue
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Clore Creative Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £56 per person
Study Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £834–£1074 hire fee
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £56 per person
Court Room
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Picture Gallery
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 hire fee
Whole venue
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Clore Creative Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £56 per person
Study Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £834–£1074 hire fee
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £56 per person
Court Room
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Picture Gallery
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 hire fee
Whole venue
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Clore Creative Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £56 per person
Study Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £834–£1074 hire fee
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £56 per person
Court Room
17:00 – 22:00
from £3900 hire fee
Picture Gallery
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 hire fee
Whole venue
17:00 – 0:00
from £6300 hire fee
Clore Creative Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £56 per person
Study Studio
8:00 – 18:00
from £834–£1074 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Facilities and catering options

Up to 250
standing
Up to 110
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

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.

The Foundling Museum is a museum that preserves the story of Britain’s first children’s charity through its art collection, period interiors and its Handel-related archive.

Venue highlights: Period galleries and restored interiors provide a historical setting for private hire and can be adapted to seated or standing layouts. Exhibition spaces display a collection of paintings, scores and artefacts that can be integrated into an event programme. Onsite services include in-house catering, lift access to all floors and accessible parking.

Best for: Lectures and academic talks, small classical music recitals and workshops, private receptions or corporate drinks.

Location: Bloomsbury. Brunswick Square sits among garden squares and university buildings, and the nearby Brunswick Centre offers shops and eateries for guests to continue meeting after an event.

What guests say: The museum provides accessible circulation, including a lift to every floor. The museum's staff and volunteers are knowledgeable and helpful, and the venue has hosted successful lectures and music workshops.

Usually booked for
Wedding

Typically for 50-80 guests and costs about £3,000.

"The venue is stunning and the team really do all they can to accommodate your day."

- Angela A. Feb 2026

FAQ

Statement centrepieces can be provided by approved florists; consult the approved suppliers list or the wedding brochure for options.

Exclusive hire of the Museum provides access to the Court Room Gallery, Picture Gallery and the rest of the Museum, making it suitable for drinks receptions or dinners. Room-only hire of the Court Room Gallery is available for more intimate events.

No, external catering is not permitted; the venue requires clients to use approved suppliers for catering, floristry and production.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Foundling Museum, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Foundling Museum:

  • Clore Creative Studio hosting 15 guests: £2448
  • Study Studio hosting 16 guests: £1305.60
  • Court Room hosting 60 guests: £7200
  • Picture Gallery hosting 45 guests: £3000

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Foundling Museum is located at 40 Brunswick Square, in Bloomsbury, London. The nearest metro station is Russell Square Station.

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