We can accommodate up to 130 people in FC1. FC2 can take up to 200 but, due to its pillars, has restricted viewing.
Our public spaces are open plan. Hired together, the Foyer, Atrium and Café can comfortably accommodate 800 guests.
We can accommodate up to 350 people in our Temporary Exhibition Gallery (subject to availability). Used in conjunction with each other, our Foyer, Atrium and Café can also seat up to 350. Please contact us at venuehire@nam.ac.uk for a bespoke quote.
All our event spaces are modern with neutral finishes.
Our new building is flooded with light. Apart from the Temporary Exhibition Space, all event spaces have natural daylight.
Our daytime event spaces range from £450 to £2,035 + VAT, evening event spaces from £450 to £4,500 + VAT. Our spaces are designed to work in conjunction with each other, so please contact us at venuehire@nam.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
Yes, our building is fully accessible.
Yes, our in-house caterer is Searcys. They offer catering for both daytime and evening events.
Yes, we have put together an approved list of suppliers for catering, production, floral design and entertainment. Each supplier has been taken through a detailed accreditation process, enabling us to monitor the quality of their work and protect the museum and our collections. Unfortunately, only companies on our list are allowed to work on-site.
Unfortunately, our event spaces are not licenced for marriages.
Yes, free high-speed WiFi is available throughout our building.
By request, secure parking is available for up to five cars, subject to availability.
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