The Ondaatje Wing Main Hall is the atrium at the main entrance to the Gallery and the first space visitors experience when they enter the building. A versatile event space, the Main Hall is the perfect canvas for a dynamic range of experiences including branded events, product launches, receptions, pop-up exhibitions, and many more.

​This light and innovative space, displaying familiar faces from the 1960s to 1990s, is ideal for pre-dinner drinks or an intimate reception. It also works perfectly when combined with the adjacent Victorian Galleries to provide a contrast of spaces, from the classic to the contemporary, to impress your guests.​

​The stunning layout of the Victorian Galleries offers a unique and impressive chance to host a reception or dinner amongst an array of exciting individuals from the period.

The oldest portraits in our Collection adorn the walls of our Tudor Galleries, the starting point for the Gallery’s journey through British history and culture. This is the perfect setting for an intimate dinner in the company of some of the most famous works of art housed within the Gallery.​

​Spread across nine adjoining rooms, the 17th and 18th Century Galleries provide a fascinating insight into Restoration society. Our 17th and 18th century Collection provides the perfect backdrop for a larger reception or dinner, as well as offering stunning individual rooms for a more intimate gathering.​

This brand new space in the Weston Wing features stunning top-lit galleries housing the Gallery’s permanent contemporary Collection. Entertain your guests in beautiful new events spaces, surrounded by portraits of the most famous faces from the present day.

Located on our Lower Ground Floor, with audio-visual facilities and comfortable tiered seating, the Ondaatje Wing Theatre is the perfect space for presentations, product launches or award ceremonies. The Theatre is also available to hire as part of a breakfast event.

The Portrait Restaurant provides your guests with the finest view of the London skyline anywhere in the city. Enjoy overlooking Nelson’s Column, Big Ben and London Eye over breakfast, dinner or drinks served by one of the world’s most renowned chefs.​

​This sublime Gallery, with a floor to ceiling salon hang, shows Exhibition Culture from 1750-1850s and provides the ideal setting for a dinner designed to match the elegance and grandeur of the period.