Host your event in one of London’s most iconic buildings

The British Museum’s unique grade-one listed public galleries are complemented with a suite of contemporary conference facilities, designed by Lord Foster, including two state-of-the-art theatres with technology to match.

Venue Details

Location
Great Russell Street Bloomsbury London WC1B 3DG
Venue Capacity

The Great Court Restaurant

Daytime

Private eave: 12

Evening

Seated dinner: 120

Standing reception: 150

East & West Foyers

Individual

Seated dinner: 150

Standing reception: 330

Combined

Seated dinner: 300

Standing reception: 600

BP Theatre

Theatre seating: 323

Seated dinner: 150

Standing reception: 330

The Hugh & Catherine Stevenson Theatre

Theatre seating: 142

Seated dinner: 150

Standing reception: 330

For meeting room capacities click to view the brochure

Deposit and booking information

View the brochure for details.

Perfect for:
  • Celebration
  • Christmas party
  • Corporate party
  • Meeting
Nearest station
Tottenham Court Road
Venue details

Perfect for conferences, a sophisticated evening event or a private daytime celebration, The British Museum has something for everyone. 

Booking details

Send us a request through the website, or feel free to get in touch directly at bmevents@benugo.com

Hospitality Pack

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Celebrate Christmas 2019

No matter your party size, book now to celebrate the festive season at one of our spaces!