National Army Museum
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Royal Hospital Road
London
Greater London
SW3 4HT
020 7881 2483
Events Team
We are open!
The National Army Museum is back open to the public.
Although under the current Government guidance we are unable to run events we have a wide range of spaces available for business meetings!
Please contact our events team at venuehire@nam.ac.uk to enquire!
National Army Museum description
Museum / Business Meeting Rooms / Party Venue / Exhibition Space / Team Building Venue / Commercial Venue
Extra Large (300+)
The National Army Museum is located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea and comprises 10,000m2 of floor space. An open and integrated building, our floors are arranged around a bright central atrium, and house five permanent galleries, a space for temporary exhibitions, and facilities for education and events. Embedded into the whole museum is a state-of-the art IT infrastructure which supports the latest communication and presentation tools. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Open seven days a week, we offer purpose-built meeting and conference facilities for businesses to hire. These include the Foyle Centre, a suite of flexible spaces on the lower ground floor, and the well-appointed Boardroom on the second floor. Our public spaces also lend themselves to events. Arranged at different heights, the Foyer, Atrium and Café form a dynamic group of visually connected spaces at the front of the building, and can be hired individually or together for larger events.
Venue suitability
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Venue facilities
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30 rectangle tables
130 chairs
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
A flexible suite of spaces on the lower ground floor, the Foyle Centre has been carefully designed to accommodate all types of daytime and evening events, including conferences, lectures, training days and workshops. The adjacent Atrium can be used for pre- or post-event drinks.
The Foyle Centre has its own entrance on the west side of the building and is well connected to the rest of the museum and supporting facilities. It comprises four spaces – 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 and 2.2 – and is available to hire whole or in various con gurations. Spaces 1.1 and 1.2 are separated by a soundproof partition and can to be used individually or as one large space. The same applies to 2.1 and 2.2.
FEATURES
• Natural daylight in each space
• Dimmable lighting (3 presets)
• Partition walls (decibel protection at 57 dB)
• 230 x Hal chairs by Vitra (removable)
• Motorized projector screen,2950mm x 1650mm, in 1.1, 2.1 and 2.2
• Ceiling-mounted projectors, screen resolution 1920 x 1080
• Selection of lectern, hand-held and lapel microphones
• 2 wireless microphone receivers in each space
• Apple TV and Chromecast
• Induction loop for each space
• PA system with ceiling speakers
• Dedicated tableware by Thomas by Rosenthal, Mepra and Stelton
Capacity
As meeting room:
200
As theatre:
200
For a reception:
200
Available for both daytime and evening events, the Boardroom provides a formal yet warm space for business meetings, small receptions and intimate dining.
The Boardroom is a private space located on the second floor of the museum. Accessed via lift and a high-level walkway, a large east-facing window gives panoramic views of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, west London and beyond. An adjacent meeting room is included in the hire of this space.
FEATURES
• Natural daylight
• Electric blackout blind
• Mood lighting (4 presets)
• Modular walnut table by OPM – seats up to 24 (removable)
• 24 leather-upholstered chairs by Cassina (removable)
• Walnut cabinet by Bruns displaying museum objects
• Walnut credenza by OPM
• 84” LCD high de nition large format display
• Wall and table inputs for laptops (HDMI/VGA/audio)
• Apple TV and Chromecast
• Ceiling speakers for multimedia presentations
• Induction loop
• Adjacent meeting room – seats up to 12 (28.5m2)
• Additional bridge area
• Dedicated tableware by Narumi, Robert Welch and Moser
Capacity
As meeting room:
24
For dining:
40
As theatre:
50
For a reception:
50
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The Foyer is available for private events outside museum opening hours, and is used alone or in conjunction with other spaces in the museum. It has direct access to both the Atrium and Café.
Incorporating large expanses of glass and open to the Atrium, the Foyer is a light-filled space at the front of the building; the glazed facade on the east side overlooks Sir John Soane’s Grade II* listed stables. High ceilings and neutral finishes make this architectural space an ideal backdrop for production and branding.
FEATURES
• Welcome desk (removable)
• Security desk (removable)
• Soft modular seating by Tacchini (removable)
• Cloakroom
• Additional bridge area
• Localised speakers with input • Lighting grid (6 presets)
Capacity
For dining:
150
For a reception:
220
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At the heart of the museum, the Atrium is a dramatic central space which extends from the lower ground oor to the full height of the building.
Arranged across floors and running from the front to the rear of the museum, the Atrium creates a strong visual link between spaces. Used together with the Foyer or Café, it is an ideal space for a catwalk, dance floor or after-dinner lounge area.
FEATURES
• Ribbon installation – 10 x portrait 29” LED screens, resolution
2560 x 1080
• Platform lift between Atrium and Foyer
• Localised speakers with input
• Lighting grid (6 presets)
Capacity
For dining:
90
For dancing:
150
For a reception:
150
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The L-shaped Café is split into two sections for events – C1 and C2. C1 overlooks the Atrium and Foyer and is used in conjunction with these spaces for larger events. C2 is a stand-alone space, connecting directly with the museum’s main entrance.
The Café is located on a mezzanine level at the front of the museum. A light, open space, its modern design includes a full-height glass facade looking onto Royal Hospital Road.
FEATURES
• Fixed service counter
• Fixed banquette seating
• Mix of oak and laminate tables by Another Country (removable)
• Oak chairs and high stools by TON (removable)
• Upholstered sofas and armchairs by Modus (removable)
• Casper and Noughts and Crosses stools by Modus (removable)
• Wire coffee tables by Dare Studio (removable)
• FeaturelightsbyFlosand Tom Dixon
• Kitchen facilities
• Localised speakers with input
• Lighting grid (6 presets)
Capacity
For dining:
160
For a reception:
170
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