Events at the Natural History Museum

Different by nature

At the Natural History Museum weunderstand diversity is the key tosurvival. With a passion for fresh ideas and creative designs we take pride in making your event stand out from the rest of the pack.

From the streets of Rome to the exotic mystery

of Marrakesh, from a tropical paradise to the

sights and sounds of London town. Whether

you have a theme in mind or you’re looking

for some inspiration, challenge our creative

team to transform your ideas into reality.

Create a unique atmosphere for your party, one that

your guests will never forget. Use lighting to set the

mood, take your tastebuds on a journey through

themed food stalls and enjoy entertainment with

an authentic twist.

Think mystery, think ideas. For venue transformation,

think the Natural History Museum.

What would make your guests’ hearts flutter?

The metamorphosis of our space and your ideas.

Whatever the occasion, these galleries are an

out-of-this-world space that will leave your guests

spinning. Relax in the fabulous surroundings, watch

your event unfold and enjoy the galaxy around you.

From the moment your guests arrive, lighting

transforms the Earth Galleries into an inviting and

intimate party setting. Striking beams of light climb

the walls, which are etched with constellations and

planets. And beneath the huge globe, your guests

can sit down to an extravagant meal.

Through the globe and beyond the stars, you’ll find

glittering precious stones and Earth’s tumultuous

past, all ready to play host to you and your guests.

We can create a night like no other in these versatile

and adaptable galleries.

Futuristic and diverse, this is an ideal party space

for a whole spectrum of events, cocktail receptions,

themed parties or dinners. The sky’s the limit –

we can give you the Earth, the moon and the stars.

Think galactic, think sparkle. For a fun, star-studded

event, think the Natural History Museum.

Not considered the Earth Galleries for an event?

What planet are you on?

For truly jaw-dropping scale, the Central Hall

will leave you speechless. Flexible and dynamic,

it is one of the largest and most versatile party

spaces in London.

In a breathtaking setting beneath a huge Diplodocus

and soaring arches, host your extravagant launch

and dinner.

Elegant and formal, contemporary and fresh,

the Central Hall is a melting-pot of styles that

come together to create a unique event space

and experience.

Rock the night away, sit back and watch a west end

cabaret or dance until the small hours. However

you choose to celebrate your event, you can be

sure you will be dining in style.

Think fine dining, think exclusivity. For a large

funky event, think the Natural History Museum.

Is it possible to mix a black tie dinner with a T. rex tribute band?

Yes, but the lead singer might be upstaged.

Float down the Victorian staircase into the wonders

of nature’s cathedral.

The Central Hall offers a magical backdrop

for a wedding reception, creating an unforgettable

evening for both you and your guests.

Imagine a beautiful candle-lit setting and armfuls

of flowers in this magnificent surrounding.

With a wide range of catering and design

options available, we will create a fairy tale

evening personalised to you.

Think style, think unforgettable. For a memorable

experience, think the Natural History Museum.

What bride doesn’t want to be the centre of attention?

We have the space to put you on full display.

When it comes to flamboyance and putting on a show, we can ruffle some feathers.

Make an entrance at our model venue.

We know it’s all about turning heads and what

better way to do it than to host a flamboyant

fashion show in a show-stopping venue.

Treat your guests to a glimpse of the latest

fashions against a backdrop of Victorian

Romanesque beauty. With a catwalk sweeping

down the grand staircase of the Central Hall

and encompassing the huge Diplodocus,

a fashion show at the Natural History Museum

offers a glamorous entertainment option

to grab every guest’s attention.

As hosts to London Fashion Week for several years,

our team can offer a wealth of experience in producing

fashion-related events.

We’ll provide the ideas and creative direction

to make your fashion show unique to your event.

Think beauty, think elegance. For a show-stopping

venue, think the Natural History Museum.

We know how important it is to create a day

your conference delegates will look forward to.

The Flett Events Theatre is a dedicated conference

venue in a setting a million miles from the usual

hotel surroundings. Get inspired in this auditorium-

style theatre with built-in audiovisual facilities,

a boardroom and bright foyer, ideal for registering

and catering.

Refresh your delegates’ minds at lunchtime with

a private viewing of the From the Beginning gallery,

a journey back in time to the big bang and the

beginning of the Earth. Explore the distant past

and take a peek into our future.

For an awayday they’ll remember, get your team

out of the office and awaken their enthusiasm

at the Natural History Museum.

Walking in through the grand Museum entrance

and past the visionary architecture of the Central

Hall will have their creative juices flowing for the

rest of the day. The Mary Anning Room offers

a bright open space ideal for workshops to

engage in discussion and thought.

Make the most of the day and combine your

conference with a group visit to a major exhibition

or challenge teams to complete the Natural History

Museum Treasure Hunt.

Think engaging, think motivation. For a conference

venue, think the Natural History Museum.

Is it possible to attend a conferencewithout nodding off?

We can make sure it’s a roaring success.

Here at the Natural History Museum we have a dedicated team of event and operations

managers experienced in organising a vast range of different events with, most

importantly, unrivalled expertise of the building and its capabilities.

After detailed talks with you about your requirements and budget, we will prepare

a proposal of ideas and costs specifically tailored to your event.

We also offer the option to provide personalised gifts from the Museum’s gift shop.

With so many different components to take into account, from catering and lighting to production and entertainment, professional management of your event is the key to ensuring its success.

Event management

Central Hall

Dinner 100–650 guests

Dinner and dance 100–450 guests*

Cocktail receptions 400–1,200 guests**

Fork buffet 250–850 guests**

Historical and traditional but funky and unique, the Central Hall boasts a large floor space for themed cocktail receptions, seated dinners and parties.

* Dinner dance for up to 650 guests can be accommodated by hiring the Central Hall for dinner and adjoining North Hall for dancing.

** Large receptions can be accommodated by hiring a combination of galleries. Please ask for more information.

Earth GalleriesDynamic and futuristic – this is a stunning setting for cocktail receptions, seated dinners and lavish parties.

Dinner 50–200 guests

Dinner and dance 50–200 guests

Cocktail receptions 100–600 guests

Fork buffet 100–400 guests

Daytime conferencesWith two different conference spaces, each with unique facilities, the Museum really is the place to bring your delegates for a conference away from the norm.

Flett Events Theatre Theatre style up to 209 delegates

Mary Anning Room 75 theatre style/50 cabaret style

All catering for daytime events at the Natural History Museum is provided by Eliance. Menus and costs are available from the Events Office.

Hire chargesHire charges from Wednesday 1 October 2008 to Wednesday 30 September 2009 inclusive.

Monday – Thursday Friday – Sunday

18.00–21.00 18.00–00.00 18.00–1.00 18.00–21.00 18.00–00.00 18.00–1.00

Central Hall £15,200 £17,650 £16,500 £19,500

Central Hall and North Hall £17,600 £20,350 £19,250 £22,000

Extra hours from 1.00am are available subject to licensing approval at a charge of £2,400 per hour

Earth Galleries £5,775 £8,525 £9,000 £6,600 £9,000 £10,000

Extra hours from 1.00am are available subject to licensing approval at a charge of £1,650 per hour

Monday – Friday 8.30–17.30

Daytime conferences

Flett Events Theatre £2,800

Mary Anning Room £2,400

The charges set out above are effective from Wednesday 1 October 2008 to Wednesday 30 September 2009.Accommodation hire fees are EXEMPT of VAT. The weekend hire charge applies to all days of the week 1–31December. The hire charge starts at 18.00 for set up. Your Event Manager will advise you on the earliest timeyour guests should arrive. The hire charge includes top security team, cloakroom staff, toilet attendants andcleaning of the museum post event, it also includes your personal Event Manager and Operations Managerfrom the time your event is confirmed. Furniture hire is available, your Event Manager will advise you on costsfor this. We reserve the right to make an additional charge if your event requires more staff than the Museumwould normally provide.

Accredited suppliersWe are proud to work with the best in the industry. Through their individual expertise and their in depth knowledge of our building these carefully chosen suppliers can deliver truly dynamic and creative events. Only those suppliers on this list, all of whom comply with the relevanthealth and safety legislation, may be chosen to work at the Museum.

Our accredited suppliers cover a wide range of styles and budgets, if you would like any help in choosing your suppliers, please contact our events team.

Caterers

Admirable Crichton 020 7326 3800

Cooks and Partners 020 7731 5282

Create 020 8944 4910

Dish 020 7231 8304

Jackson Gilmour 020 8665 1855

Mustard 020 8971 7800

Red Snapper 020 7064 0850

Rocket 020 7622 2320

Rhubarb Food Design 020 8812 3200

Seasoned Events 020 7236 2149

The Moving Venue 020 8691 6661

Urban Caprice 020 7286 1700

A list of kosher and Indian caterers is available on request.

Discos JSO Productions020 8840 7070

The Mobile Music Company 020 8882 2907

Upstage 020 7403 6510

William Bartholomew 020 7731 8328

Entertainment agents

Dark Blues Management01582 842 226

JKD 020 8601 2424

Prelude Entertainment 01883 344 300

Sound Advice 020 7229 2219

Sternberg Clarke020 8877 1102

Floral design Designer Flowers020 8961 6844

Detta Phillips Floral Design 020 7498 2728

Gail Smith 020 7739 3337

Lavender Green 01753 831112

Rebel Rebel 020 7254 4487

Rob Van Helden 020 7720 6774

Simon J Lycett 020 7277 3322

Veevers Carter Flowers020 7237 8800

Ice carvings

The Ice Box020 7498 0800

Lighting and production

Essential Lighting020 8335 6000

Event 020 7740 3988

Fisher Productions 020 8871 1978

Wise Productions020 8993 3003

Living foliage hire Palmbrokers01628 663734

Sound Dobson Sound 020 8545 0202

Eclipse Presentations 020 8662 6444

Green-i020 8801 8133

Metro 020 7202 2000

Sound by Design01483 797 242

Theming

Starlight Design020 8960 6078

Upstage020 7403 6510 Visual

Eclipse Presentations020 8662 6444

Metro020 7202 2000 Stage and set design Albert Hall (staging only)020 7819 9669

Event 020 7740 3988

Fisher Productions 020 8871 1978

Wise Productions020 8993 3003

Entertainment: please ensure you have a copy of the Museum’s entertainment policyA new list of accredited suppliers will be availble after the 1st January 2009.

Floor plans

Central Hall and North Hall

Earth Galleries

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Environmental responsibility is high on everyone’s agenda and by supporting the Natural History Museum you can make a difference.

Corporate Membership is for businesses wanting to demonstrate commitment to the planet and comes with an extensive range of exclusive benefits to enjoy.

Inspire your employees with workplace talks from our scientists, treat them to private views, free entry to our new exhibitions or an exclusive family day.

Evolve your relationships with your clients by taking them behind the scenes at the Museum and celebrate your association with a world-leading organisation by entertaining in fabulous, striking surroundings.

Think access. Think exclusivity. For a closer association, think Corporate Membership of the Natural History Museum.

For more information, please call us on: 020 7942 5852 email supporter@nhm.ac.uk

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For events with a difference, think the Natural History Museum.

For more information, please call us on: 020 7942 5434,email exclusive-events@nhm.ac.uk or visit

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