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Hintze Hall
Enjoy one of London’s most iconic venues, with its magnificent blue whale, Romanesque arches and majestic staircase.
Capacity: 1,200 standing, 650 dinner
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Earth Hall
Spend a celestial evening dancing, dining or mingling beneath a giant Earth sculpture, watched over by Sophie the Stegosaurus.
Capacity: 400 standing, 200 dinner/dance
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Treat your guests to a private view of the world’s most stunning nature photography, available from October to July and refreshed every year.
Capacity: 300 standing
Weddings
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Hintze Hall
Celebrate your special day in a magical, world-renowned setting with an iconic entrance, soaring arches and magnificent stone staircase.
Capacity: 1,200 standing, 450 dinner/dance
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Earth Hall
Spend a romantic evening under the stars, surrounded by remarkable objects that tell the story of our planet and solar system.
Capacity: 400 standing, 200 dinner/dance
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Garden Kitchen and Gardens
Hold your wedding or civil partnership celebration in our newly transformed gardens, a tranquil oasis in the heart of London.
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Other wedding spaces
Whether you’re looking for intimacy or exuberance, glittering jewels or stunning artwork, we have the perfect space for your wedding or civil partnership.
Christmas parties
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Earth Hall
Host a cosmic celebration beneath the globe, with exceptional catering and full production included in our Christmas packages.
Capacity: 400 standing, 200 dinner
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Hintze Hall
Hold an unforgettable Christmas party in our most famous space, with its soaring arches, magnificent staircase and beautiful exhibits.
Capacity: 1,200 standing, 650 dinner
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Darwin Centre
For something bright and modern, hold your Christmas party in the impressive glass atrium of the Darwin Centre.
Capacity: 350 standing, 150 dinner
Summer parties
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Garden Kitchen and Gardens
Enjoy a long summer evening amidst the luscious greenery of our gardens, with our Garden Kitchen offering the perfect accompanying indoor space.
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Darwin Centre and Courtyard
Celebrate the summer in the bright and airy Darwin Centre and tranquil outdoor setting of our Courtyard.
Capacity: 350 standing, 150 dinner
Other spaces for your summer party
Whatever your needs, we’ll help you find the perfect space to hold your party.
Filming
Choose from our many spectacular settings for your next film project.
Hold an unforgettable event
Get in touch to find out how our team can help you create a truly memorable event.
Photography: La Freshco, Wise Productions, Matt Chung Photography, Trustees of the Natural History Museum, RWS London, Didar Virdi Photography, Two By Two Photography, Alex Freeman Photography