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The Foundling Museum

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Venue Type

Museum

City

London

Region

Central London

Standing

250

theatre

100

dinner

100

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in the heart of Bloomsbury overlooking Brunswick Square, The Foundling Museum is one of London's most distinctive historic event venues, offering elegant Georgian interiors, world-class art collections and contemporary event spaces for conferences, meetings, private dining, receptions and corporate events. Housed within a beautiful Grade II listed building, the museum provides a sophisticated setting where history, culture and creativity come together.

Originally founded to tell the remarkable story of the Foundling Hospital, the museum now offers a collection of beautifully restored galleries and contemporary studios that can be exclusively hired for business and private events. From executive meetings and networking receptions to gala dinners and product launches, the venue combines period architecture with modern event facilities to create a truly memorable environment.

Situated just a short walk from Russell Square, King's Cross St Pancras and Euston, The Foundling Museum enjoys an excellent Central London location while offering a peaceful setting away from the city's bustle.

Event Spaces

Picture Gallery

The museum's principal event space is an elegant Georgian gallery surrounded by magnificent eighteenth-century paintings and a grand marble fireplace. Rich in character and flooded with natural light, it provides an exceptional setting for gala dinners, conferences, awards ceremonies, networking receptions and exclusive corporate entertaining for up to 110 guests.

Court Room

Adorned with London's finest Rococo plasterwork and an impressive historic art collection, the Court Room offers a spectacular backdrop for executive meetings, private dining, presentations and drinks receptions. The ornate architectural details create an atmosphere unlike any conventional event venue.

Study Studio

A contemporary, light-filled event studio contrasts beautifully with the museum's historic interiors and provides a flexible environment for workshops, board meetings, training sessions, brainstorming days and breakout activities. Integrated audiovisual facilities and adaptable layouts make it particularly well suited to corporate events.

Facilities and Services

The Foundling Museum combines historic elegance with contemporary event infrastructure, offering integrated audiovisual facilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, accessible spaces and dedicated event management throughout every event. Approved catering and production partners work alongside the venue's experienced team to deliver bespoke conferences, dinners and receptions, while exclusive museum hire allows guests private access to the galleries and collections for an unforgettable experience.

Location and Access

Located at 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ, the venue is approximately 0.2 miles from Russell Square Station and 0.4 miles from King's Cross St Pancras Station. London City Airport is approximately 9.0 miles away.

Ideal For

Conferences
Meetings
Awards Dinners
Private Dining
Networking Events
Corporate Receptions
Product Launches
Exhibitions
Filming & Photo Shoots
Christmas Parties

Key Features

Historic Georgian Museum
Exclusive Hire Available
World-Class Art Collection
Grade II Listed Building
Elegant Picture Gallery
Rococo Court Room
Contemporary Meeting Studio
Central London Location
Dedicated Event Team
Unique Cultural Venue

Why Hire

The Foundling Museum offers a rare opportunity to host events within one of London's most beautiful historic buildings. Combining museum-quality surroundings with flexible event spaces and exceptional hospitality, it provides an inspiring setting for conferences, dinners and corporate occasions that stand apart from traditional venues.