Bringing your business into perfect focus
Whether you are planning a team meeting, a client lunch, an exhibition launch, or your next award ceremony, the historic spaces at award-winning St Albans Museum + Gallery offer the perfect setting in unusual and interesting surroundings.
With three original rooms available to hire, we would be delighted to cater for your business needs. From large-scale events in the Assembly Room, smaller parties in the quirky Courtroom, or face-to-face meetings in the Learning Studio, each space can be tailored to meet your requirements. Our inhouse catering team can provide refreshments of your choosing throughout the day, as required.
Conveniently situated in the centre of St Albans, the Museum + Gallery is within easy reach of major transport links and just a 10-minute walk from St Albans City railway station.
Get in touch with our events team now for more information or to arrange a viewing.
Email us now:
museumevents@stalbans.gov.ukSpaces available to hire
The Assembly Room
With its high ceilings, drop chandeliers, and a balcony that overlooks the historic city centre, the Assembly Room provides a large, bright, and airy space able to accommodate a range of corporate event needs.
Capacity:
Sit-down meal – 100
Theatre-style or Standing reception – 120
Assembly Room Hire:
Minimum booking of 2 hours: £1,250
Additional hours (before midnight) £300 per hour
Additional hours (midnight-1am) £500 per hour
Events must allow for an additional 1-hour set-up / take-down either side of the booking: Before midnight £300. After midnight £500. All prices exclude VAT. An extra security fee is applicable for all bookings past 5pm.
The Courtroom
The Courtroom is one of the only few remaining pre-Victorian courtrooms in the country. If you are looking to host your corporate event in a unique and quirky space, then this interesting and historic room could be the choice for you.
Capacity:
Sit-down dining or Theatre-style – 60
Standing Reception – 70
Daytime hire (8am-5pm)
Minimum booking of 2 hours from £400. Additional hours (until 5pm) from £100 per hour
Evening hire (5pm onwards)
Minimum booking of 2 hours £700. Additional Hours (before midnight) £250 per hour. Additional Hours (after midnight) £500 per hour.
Events must allow for an additional 1-hour set-up / take-down either side of the booking: Before midnight from £100. After midnight £500.
All prices are exclusive of VAT and set up fees. An extra security fee is applicable for all bookings past 5pm.
The Learning Studio
If you are looking to engage in a face-to-face team meeting, or to address limited numbers, the Learning Studio is ideal for events such as a presentation to a small-sized audience. Fitted with a state-of-the art projector system, this space works well for talks and lectures.
Capacity:
Theatre-style: 30
Boardroom or Table Meeting or Breakout space: 20
Daytime hire (9am-5pm)
Minimum booking of 2 hours from £100. Additional hours (until 5pm) £50.
Evening hire (5pm onwards)
Minimum booking of 2 hours £200. Additional hours (before midnight) £100.
Additional hours (after midnight) £500
Events must allow for an additional 1-hour set-up / take-down either side of the booking: Before midnight from £50. After midnight £500.
All prices exclude VAT.
An extra security fee is applicable for all bookings past 5pm.
We know that every event is different. If you would like to explore other options for use of our spaces, then please do email
Our Exclusive Caterers
At St Albans Museum + Gallery, we work exclusively with our caterers to ensure all our events are delivered to perfection.
We focus on excellence, creativity and fabulous food.
With years of experience delivering a variety of events we offer a quality driven hospitality service that offers the flexibility you need. We have catered for weddings, corporate parties, fashion shows and much more at St Albans Museum + Gallery and pride ourselves on tailoring exclusive catering to match your day.
Our food philosophy embraces the seasons, supports good animal husbandry practices, and favours sustainable produce. We work with suppliers who share our values and ensure all produce is of the highest quality.
Committed to delivering the best for every client, we cater for all dietary requirements such as gluten free and vegan and can provide Kosher and Halal foods too.
We are a licensed premises.
