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An exclusive opportinity to hire a unique venue with an iconic art collection

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Temple, WC2R
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Home to one of the greatest art collections in the UK and located in the historical setting of Somerset House, the venue provides the unique opportunity to host your guests amongst iconic works by Manet, Degas, Monet, van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cézanne, amongst other remarkable Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting.

With a range of various spaces available across the Gallery to suit all interests, venue hire at The venue allows you to immerse your guests in an inspirational setting surrounded by art curated with the utmost academic rigour.

The venue is available for hire out of public opening hours for a variety of events ranging from intimate private dining in our Blavatnik Fine Rooms, drinks receptions in our LVMH Great Room to light breakfasts in our relaxed Art Café. 

With unrivaled access to both our permanent and temporary collections, gallery highlights and thematic tours can be also arranged to elevate each event, providing your guests with expert insight into key works from the Collection from our highly regarded academic community. Previous exhibitions include the The Morgan Stanley Series: Van Gogh. Self-portraits.

Venue spaces include: Exclusive venue hire, Third Floor Galleries, Second Floor Galleries, Art Café and Vaults.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
450
Dining:
60
Price Guide
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Sunday
08:00 - 22:30
From £ 3,500
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Perfect For
Anniversary
Awards ceremony
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Creative space
Engagement party
Fashion show
Film premiere
Leaving party
Networking
Office staff party
Pop Up
Press day
Private dining
Private party
Product launch
Summer party
Wedding reception
Wrap party
Spaces Available
Whole Venue Hire
from £4,000
per morning
Standing
450
Dining
60
Third Floor Galleries
from £4,000
per morning
Standing
150
Theatre
60
Dining
60
Second Floor Galleries
from £4,000
per morning
Standing
200
Theatre
50
Cabaret
30
Dining
50
Art Café
from £3,500
per morning
Standing
80
Dining
50
Standing
100
Dining
100
The Courtauld Terrace
from £5,000
per evening
Standing
60
Dining
40
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Features & Restrictions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Allow external caterers
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Kitchen facilities available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
Licensing
Alcohol License
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
Noise restrictions
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Elevator
Goods lift
Outside area
Rain friendly
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Dog friendly
Early access
Loading bay
Parking Facilities
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Smoking area
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
Bring your own DJ
Wi-Fi
AV equipment
Hearing loop
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Sky Sports
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
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