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Venue Type
Museum
City
Manchester
Region
North West
Standing
1000
theatre
90
dinner
120
bedrooms
0
About
Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum is one of the UK's most distinctive event venues, offering exclusive hire within an award-winning cultural destination at the heart of The University of Manchester. Following its major redevelopment, the museum combines world-class galleries with contemporary event facilities, creating an inspiring setting for conferences, receptions, dinners, networking events and exclusive corporate experiences.
The venue features a collection of unique event spaces, including the flexible Main Hall, the Kanaris Theatre, Living Worlds Gallery and Fossils & Dinosaurs Gallery. From conferences and presentations to gala dinners beneath the suspended whale skeleton or exclusive museum takeovers for up to 1,000 guests, Manchester Museum offers one of the UK's most distinctive event experiences.
Event Spaces
Main Hall
The museum's principal event space accommodating up to 200 guests for receptions or 90 for dinner and theatre-style events. A flexible contemporary space featuring integrated AV, adjustable lighting and direct access to adjoining facilities, making it ideal for conferences, awards, receptions and evening events.
Living Worlds
One of the museum's most spectacular galleries, accommodating elegant dinners and receptions beneath the suspended sperm whale skeleton. Perfect for gala dinners, networking events, private celebrations and client entertaining.
Fossils & Dinosaurs
An unforgettable event space beneath Stan, the museum's Tyrannosaurus rex. Accommodating up to 100 guests for receptions, it is ideal for drinks receptions, parties, wedding ceremonies and exclusive evening events.
Kanaris Theatre
A modern lecture theatre accommodating 90 delegates theatre style or 48 cabaret. Featuring integrated AV technology and an adjoining foyer, it is ideal for conferences, presentations, training events and seminars.
Conference Room
A bright contemporary boardroom accommodating 18 delegates, designed specifically for meetings and hybrid events with integrated AV facilities.
Facilities and Services
Manchester Museum offers complimentary WiFi, integrated AV technology, hybrid meeting facilities, accessible event spaces, in-house catering, professional event management, exhibition galleries, natural daylight in selected spaces, breakout areas and exclusive museum hire options. The venue also offers full corporate takeover days for events of up to 1,000 guests.
Ideal For
Conferences
Awards Dinners
Networking Events
Corporate Events
Private Dining
Product Launches
Training Events
Exhibitions
Drinks Receptions
Exclusive Venue Hire
Key Features
Award-Winning Museum
5 Principal Event Spaces
5 Meeting Rooms
Museum Takeovers Available
1,000 Guest Exclusive Hire
Dine Beneath a T-Rex
Living Worlds Gallery
Oxford Road Location
Award-Winning Museum
5 Principal Event Spaces
5 Meeting Rooms
Museum Takeovers Available
1,000 Guest Exclusive Hire
Dine Beneath a T-Rex
Living Worlds Gallery
Oxford Road Location
Why Hire
Manchester Museum offers one of the UK's most memorable event experiences. Whether hosting a conference in the Kanaris Theatre, a reception beneath Stan the Tyrannosaurus rex or an exclusive museum takeover, every event benefits from remarkable surroundings, professional support and exceptional catering within one of Manchester's leading cultural attractions.
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Location and Access
Located on Oxford Road within The University of Manchester campus, Manchester Museum is approximately a 10-minute walk from Manchester Oxford Road Station and around 15 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly Station. The venue is easily accessible by road, tram and bus services.
Manchester Airport | 9 miles
Manchester Oxford Road Station | 0.6 miles
Manchester Piccadilly Station | 1 mile
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
5
meeting rooms
5
bedrooms
0
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