London Museum Docklands

A quayside Grade I-listed warehouse on the docks by the Canary Wharf skyline. Perfect for if you like your events atmospheric and futuristic.

Corporate event hire in east London

Located in the heart of Canary Wharf, London Museum Docklands offers exclusive venue hire within a Grade I-listed riverside warehouse.

Just minutes from Canary Wharf and West India Quay stations, it's ideally positioned for businesses looking for a venue close to London’s financial district.

The venue combines historic galleries, contemporary event spaces and a private outdoor terrace overlooking the Thames Quay – creating an atmosphere that can't be replicated anywhere else.

With flexible layouts, in-house AV and dedicated event support, the venue can be tailored to suit your needs for up to 1,500 guests. We can host conferences and AGMs, awards dinners, product launches, networking receptions, hybrid events, breakfast briefings – and more.

And when you book with us, you directly contribute to keeping the museum free and accessible to all.

London Museum Docklands at a glance

  • Grade I-listed heritage setting
  • exclusive breakfast and evening gallery hire
  • private riverside terraces
  • five minutes from Canary Wharf station
  • capacity for up to 1,500 guests
  • dedicated event management and AV team
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  • A large dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles is in a rustic room with wooden beams. Overhead signs indicate various cities such as "Singapore" and "Hong Kong.

    Galleries – capacity: 640

    Breakfast & evening hire

    Roam in our galleries after hours and dine among the artefacts in No.1 Warehouse, where history is brought to life.

  • A long dining table set with white tablecloth, purple napkins, glassware, and silverware, surrounded by silver chairs, in a room with brick walls and large windows.

    Boardroom – capacity: 20

    Breakfast, daytime & evening hire

    Located on the first floor with Canary Wharf views, this intimate room is ideal for smaller meetings and dinners.

  • A spacious room with a wooden floor, exposed brick walls, and large ceiling beams. The room is lit with purple lights and features arched windows and industrial-style air ducts.

    Quayside Room – capacity: 150

    Daytime & evening hire

    The abundance of natural daylight and stunning views create an impactful space for meetings, workshops and dinners.

  • An outdoor terrace with yellow seating, a blue umbrella and city skyrises in the background

    Riverside Terrace – capacity: 150

    Daytime & evening hire

    Ideal for summer parties, networking events or as an outdoor breakout space.

  • A nearly-empty room with wooden floor, pitch pine columns and exposed brick walls with a screen reading 'London Museum'

    Rum Store – capacity: 250

    Daytime & evening hire

    Pitch pine columns, exposed brick walls and access to a stunning private terrace make it perfect for a range of events.

  • Spacious room with cabaret style seating and red lighting

    Sugar Store – capacity: 300

    Daytime & evening hire

    A dedicated events space for exhibitions, away days, dinners and receptions alike.

  • Spacious venue with wooden beams, round tables covered in black cloths, and chairs. Dim lighting and blue accent lights on walls create a warm atmosphere.

    Riverside Room – capacity: 300

    Daytime & evening hire

    A flexible space for a wide range of events, with its own private entrance and terrace by the docks.

  • A brick-walled event space with round tables and chairs arranged, featuring arched windows and blue lighting accents. The ceiling exposes wooden beams and several light fixtures.

    Wilberforce Room – capacity: 350

    Daytime & evening hire

    Perfect for dinners and parties with capacity for up to 240 guests for dinner and up to 350 for a standing reception.

  • Spacious restaurant with wooden pillars and beams, decorated with round tables set for dining. Dim lighting creates an inviting atmosphere.

    Muscovado Hall – capacity: 400

    Breakfast & evening hire

    A show-stopping, grand space that's a perfect backdrop for your breakfast, dinner or reception.

  • Band performing on stage in a lively venue with blue lighting, surrounded by a crowded audience.

    Exclusive hire of museum – capacity: 1,500

    Breakfast & evening hire

    Combine our spaces to get the whole museum to yourself, including exclusive use of our historic galleries.

Exclusive museum hire

For evening events, our galleries are available for exclusive hire, allowing guests to dine and network among curated exhibitions that tell the story of London’s maritime and trading past.

Let us transport you into history within our galleries – spaces full of character and charm – where every detail adds atmosphere and depth to your evening.

Exclusive museum hire transforms an event into a truly immersive experience, perfect for elegant dinners and drinks receptions.

Enhance your event with add-ons

Get the most out of your event by adding a team-building experience that brings east London's history to life.

Think: curator-led gallery tours, object handling and guided walks inspired by the museum's stories, which bring your event to life and offer a distinctive way for teams to connect.

Speak to our team about tailoring the experience around you.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Flexible layouts and in-house AV make it suitable for conferences, AGMs and hybrid events.

We can accommodate up to 1,500 guests for large-scale receptions when multiple spaces are combined. See our prices and capacities page for all the details about each space.

Check out our prices and capacities page for an updated list.

Yes. Our galleries are available for exclusive evening hire, allowing private access those spaces, which are home to over 400 years of London's history.

Yes. Our terraces are available for both daytime and evening hire.

The venue is around five minutes away from Canary Wharf’s Jubilee and Elizabeth line stations.

We're just 15 minutes from London City Airport and has fast rail connections to Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports.

We're also one Elizabeth line stop from ExCeL London, making it a convenient choice for international conferences and events connected to exhibitions.

Contact our Venue Hire team

Interested in hiring London Museum Docklands, or curious to find out more? Please get in touch with our dedicated team. We're here to help.

Tel: 0207 814 5789
E: [email protected]

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