Manchester Art Gallery
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Mosley Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 3JL
+44 161 235 8866/8862
Events Manager
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Our doors may be closed for now but we are still able to provide details and quotes for future events in our beautiful spaces along with our menus and wine list, working with you to give you options for when we reopen. How about a Zoom meeting with the Events Team? It’s definitely good to talk!
Manchester Art Gallery description
Commercial Venue / Historic Venue / Museum / Wedding Venue / Team Building Venue / Business Meeting Rooms
Medium (1-150)
Our purpose-built Lecture Room offers easy to use, touch screen presentation equipment including projector, screen and PA system. The room is full of natural light and complete blackout is also available. We have two smaller meeting rooms, the Charles Rutherston and Mary Greg each equipped with a large plasma screen perfect for presentations.
In the evening, dine in our stunning and lavish Victorian Galleries surrounded by priceless pieces of art, or you may prefer the more contemporary backdrop of our glass Atrium - the ideal spot for dancing until late. Mix and mingle in our grand Victorian Hall or pick our traditional and elegant Gallery Cafe. Gallery 16 is home to our collection of arts by the famous LS Lowry and Valette and also offers a superb backdrop both for dining and drinks.
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
Within 100 metres
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Yes - Professional (manned)
12 round tables, 10 rectangle tables
120 chairs
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Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
A purpose built and modern meeting space located on the ground floor. The room comes equipped with a projector, screen and PA system.
Capacities; 100 theatre, 50 cabaret, 30 boardroom
Flexible layouts available
Catering and refreshments may be served in the room or the adjacent glass Atrium
Capacity
As meeting room:
50
As theatre:
100
10m x 8m
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Our two smaller meeting rooms are located on the ground floor, adjacent to the Victorian Hall.
Each room has a capacity to seat up to 18 people in a (fixed) boardroom layout and they come equipped with a large plasma TV screen ideal for presentations. Catering and refreshments may be served in the room or you may prefer to have lunch in our Gallery Cafe.
Capacity
As meeting room:
18
For dining:
18
9m x 3m
Whether you are planning an evening reception or dinner, our lavish Victorian Galleries will provide you with a truly unique and memorable backdrop.
Galleries 3 through to 11 are located on the first floor in the Victorian building and will accommodate smaller more intimate parties or larger events up to 300. The gallery is host to a world renowned collection of Pre-Raphaelite works, enjoy the sumptuous surrounds of this gallery while hosting intimate dining for up to 80 guests in Galleries 9 and 10.
Capacity
For dining:
80
For a reception:
300
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An impressive contemporary space, the Atrium is well-suited to host corporate dinners for 120, charity balls for 100, or evening receptions, presentations and product launches for up to 200.
It features plenty of natural light, cloakroom, bar and a flexible room layout which can be configured in a variety of ways to display exhibition materials.
Capacity
For dining:
120
As theatre:
130
For dancing:
200
For a reception:
200
21m x 6m
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Dine in Gallery 16 surrounded by iconic images of Manchester from Lowry and Valette. A unique experience in the city, the space can accommodate up to 80 for seated dining and can be combined with tours of the collections and pre-dinner receptions in other exhibitions.
Gallery 16 is also available for civil partnerships or wedding ceremonies for up to 120 guests. What better way to exchange your vows?
Capacity
For dining:
80
As theatre:
120
For a reception:
150
15m x 8m
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The exceptionally grand Victorian Hall at Manchester Art Gallery is perfect for a memorable reception for up to 100, or for a private dining experience for 40 seated guests. The Hall features spectacular Neo-Classical architecture, fantastic art and can also be hired for filming and photography shoots. If desired, guided tours of the Gallery's exhibitions can be added to enhance the evening.
Capacity
For dining:
40
For dancing:
100
For a reception:
100
12m x 10m
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Beautiful panelled rooms with huge windows looking out over St Peters Square, the Drawing Rooms are filled with light and food related art from the gallery collections. A flexible space, the two rooms can be used for private dining, receptions and breakfasts either individually or combined for additional capacity. With wooden floors and period features the venue offers a charming backdrop filled with character for your event.
Capacity
For dining:
80
As theatre:
80
For dancing:
150
For a reception:
150
24m x 8m
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