London Museum

We’re breathing new life into a historic building in the heart of the City of London – opening towards the end of 2026 – creating a landmark destination where heritage meets innovation.

Corporate event hire in central London

Set beneath the striking dome of a beautifully restored Victorian market, the new London Museum in Smithfield will offer a spectacular backdrop for gala dinners, brand launches and high-profile celebrations.

With versatile spaces designed for large-scale receptions and dining experiences, it'll be the perfect setting for memorable events.

The venue will accommodate up to 1,500 guests across its event spaces, with flexible layouts designed to support both large-scale productions and more tailored event formats.

The museum will become one of the most distinctive event venues in London.

London Museum at a glance

  • ideal for gala dinners, brand takeovers and large-scale celebrations
  • available for evening hire
  • exceptional branding opportunities such as four LED walls
  • five minutes from Farringdon station
  • capacity for up to 1,500 guests
  • dedicated event management and AV team

A first look at the available spaces

These architectural visualisations offer an early view of the spaces, revealing its scale, structure and character.

From expansive open halls to lighter gallery environments, the design balances historic features with contemporary interventions, creating spaces that can adapt to your needs while retaining a strong sense of place.

  • Large open space with guests stood mingling, entertainers playing guitar and a bar to the right

    A drinks reception in Real Time.

  • Interior of a domed building with purple lighting and guests sat in a cabaret style

    A dinner held in Our Time gallery.

  • The interior of a dome-like building with two trapeze artists hanging above mingling guests

    A drinks reception in Our Time gallery.

  • People explore exhibits in a large, well-lit museum hall featuring various artifacts, art pieces, and historical displays. The ceiling has an industrial look with arches and exposed bricks.

    Architects' visualisation of the Past Time gallery.

  • Long hallway with multiple brick archways and a partially finished floor.

    The vaults in the General Market – part of the Past Time gallery.

More on the spaces

Best for receptions, brand activations and afterparties.

Real Time sits at street level on West Poultry Avenue, forming a bold arrival point between modern London and the historic market setting.

With its industrial character, digital branding opportunities and flexible layouts, it sets the tone for dynamic, high-energy events before guests move through the wider venue.

Highlights include:

  • a bold, urban aesthetic
  • a large digital screen for brand takeovers
  • flexible layouts for bars, food stations and live entertainment
  • capacity up to 500 standing / 50 dinner
  • direct flow into Our Time for larger combined events

Best for gala dinners, award ceremonies, conferences and large receptions.

Our Time is the central hall of the General Market, defined by its scale, Victorian ironwork and striking dome.

The space adapts easily between day and evening, supporting a wide range of event formats from refined dining to large-scale productions.

Designed for flexibility, it provides a strong architectural backdrop for staging, lighting and immersive builds, allowing each event to take on its own identity.

Highlights include:

  • a large central hall suited to staging and production
  • space for exhibitions, catwalks and dining layouts
  • architectural features that support lighting and projection
  • capacity up to 750 dinner / 1,000 standing
  • seamless connection with Real Time for extended capacity

Best for networking receptions, curated experiences and VIP events.

Past Time offers access to the museum’s galleries, where the atmosphere shifts into a more immersive and reflective setting.

Through carefully designed displays and environments, it creates space for exploration, conversation and deeper engagement.

Highlights include:

  • exclusive evening access to selected galleries
  • immersive, story-led environments
  • flexible use of gallery spaces
  • capacity up to 1,000 standing across selected galleries
  • a natural transition between Real Time and Our Time

Prices & capacities

General Market exclusive hire up to 1,500 guests – £26,500
Our Time and Real Time with one-hour gallery access up to 1,000 guests – £22,000
Our Time and Real Time up to 1,000 guests – £16,000
Our Time with one-hour gallery access up to 1,000 guests – £18,000
Our Time up to 1,000 guests– £14,000
Real Time up to 500 guests – £11,000
Extra hour between 11pm and 1am – £1,500 per hour

Brochure download

London Museum venue hire brochure

PDF: 4.9 MB

Get more info about the available spaces, including floorplans, catering and sustainability.

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London Museum will be opening towards the end of 2026, with enquiries now open for future events.

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