Enjoy an evening of elegance and atmosphere in the same beautiful rooms where Sir John Soane entertained his contemporaries in Regency London. 

Dinners

Sir John Soane’s atmospheric Library-Dining Room is the perfect setting for exclusive and intimate dinners. Your guests will dine in a unique Regency interior, surrounded by Soane’s collection of books, Ancient Greek vases, and paintings.   

Pre-dinner drinks can be served in the elegant first floor Drawing Rooms, before an expert member of Museum staff will lead guests on a candlelit tour of some of the Museum’s most spectacular spaces.

Discover the Dome area, where you’ll see architectural fragments, casts, and the 3,000 year-old sarcophagus of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, before visiting the famous Picture Room. With paintings by Canaletto, Hogarth and Turner, the walls swing open – to reveal dozens more paintings hidden beyond.

Drinks Receptions

Enjoy a private evening view of the museum with your select friends, family, or colleagues. Drinks and canapés are served in the Library-Dining Room or the yellow Drawing Rooms.

Museum staff will be on hand throughout the evening and we offer a complimentary introductory welcome talk to bring the collection and Soane’s fascinating story to life.

“Last night was a great success - everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event... The staff in each of the rooms were more than helpful and really enhanced the experience. For me in particular the room filled with paintings where the panels unfolded was a particular favourite. with a wonderful explanation and interaction."

Pink and purple flower arrangements against a symmetrical window backdrop A display of grapes in the Library Dining Room A black and white image of people listening to a speech, drinks in hand Photograph of a drinks reception in full swing in the Library-Dining Room of Sir John Soane's Museum Orange and pink flowers with tealights on a green tablecloth A hand pour light coloured juices from a jug against a yellow background

“Tonight’s gathering at the Soane’s Museum was such a treat!  To have the museum and collections all to ourselves, shimmering in candlelight made for such a memorable evening.  You and your colleagues who helped organize and run the event couldn’t have been more gracious and accommodating.”

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Costs, capacities and timings

Dinners                                                  Drinks Receptions

£6000+VAT                                             £6000+VAT  

Up to 30 people                                     Up to 85 people 

7pm-11pm                                              6.30pm- 9.30pm

 

Timings are suggestions and can be altered to fit your schedule 

Costs are not inclusive of catering. Catering quotes can be obtained directly through our approved suppliers.

Your enquiry

To find out more or place a booking, please contact us at events@soane.org.uk or call 020 7440 4279

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A Grade I listed building home to a collection of antiquities and curiosities, Sir John Soane’s Museum is one of London’s most atmospheric and eccentric venues.

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