A unique and historic venue for your next celebration
If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion in an extra-special place, then you might consider our award-winning and historic venue, the Museum + Gallery, in the centre of St Albans.
Built in 1831 and now restored to its former glory, this elegant Georgian landmark can add its own beauty to your celebration. From the timeless elegance of the Georgian Assembly Room, with its brilliant chandeliers and lustrous gold leaf, to the unique, octagonal-shaped Victorian Courtroom, these beautifully preserved spaces and gracious staircase create a stunning backdrop to enhance any occasion.
The Museum + Gallery is perfectly situated in the heart of St Albans, making it an ideal location for any guests travelling to celebrate with you. The city affords excellent transport links from London and the Home Counties and offers a range of hotel options for those guests from farther afield.
Whether you’re planning a small party with close family and friends, or a large get-together with all your loved ones, St Albans Museum + Gallery could be the perfect setting for your celebration.
Our inhouse catering team is here to ensure your menu choices and wines will be exactly to your liking.
Get in touch with our events team now for more information or to arrange a viewing.
Assembly Room
Capacity:
Theatre or Reception: 120
Seated meal: 100
Hire Rate:
- Minimum booking of 2 hours £1,250
- Additional hours (until midnight) £300
- Additional hours (from 12- 1am) £500
Events must allow for an additional 1-hour set-up / take-down either side of the booking:
- Before midnight £300
- After midnight £500
Prices exclude VAT. For bookings past 4pm a security fee will be applied.
Courtroom
The Courtroom can accommodate up to 70 guests for a champagne reception, or 60 guests for a seated wedding breakfast.
Daytime Hire:
- Minimum booking of 2 hours £400
- Additional hours (until midnight) £250
Evening Hire
- Minimum booking of 2 hours £700
- Additional hours (before midnight) £250
- 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 £100. After midnight £500.
Prices exclude VAT.
For bookings after 4pm a security fee will be applied.
Reviews:
"Thanks to the Team at the St. Albans Museum and Gallery for providing a fantastic venue for our Jubilee Dinner. The team listened carefully to our requirements and budget for the event and made sure that everything we had requested worked seamlessly. 47 colleagues were treated to tours of the building followed by a buffet dinner with seating beautifully laid out in the Courtroom. The food was excellent - delicious and plentiful - with a great vegetarian option. It was an absolute pleasure working with the team and I have no hesitation in recommending this extraordinary venue to anyone looking to host a really special occasion." (Dr Suzy Jordache, Bench Chair, W&C Herts Magistrates)"
Email us now
museumevents@stalbans.gov.uk
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.
