National Portrait Gallery
St. Martin's Pl, London WC2H 0HE
Pair canapés with portraits for a totally immersive experience of the Gallery's spaces, and make sure you book a private tour of the latest temporary exhibition – they have an exciting programme!
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Ondaatje Main Hall
Standing: 300
Cost of space to hire: £11,000 (reception) | £14,000 (dinner)
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Theatre: 150
Cost of space to hire: £2,500 per half day
Balcony Gallery
Standing: 80
Cost of space to hire: £11,000 (reception) | £14,000 (dinner)
Victorian Galleries
Standing: 200 | Seating: 120
Cost of space to hire: £4,000 (breakfast) | £11,000 (reception) | £14,000 (dinner)
Tudor Galleries
Standing: 80 | Seating: 40
Cost of space to hire: £4,000 (breakfast) | £11,000 (reception) | £14,000 (dinner)
17th & 18th Century Galleries*
Standing: 400 | Seating: 300
Cost of space to hire: £4,000 (breakfast) | £11,000 (reception) | £14,000 (dinner)
*to be hired in conjunction with Gallery 18
Gallery 18
Standing: 150 | Seating: 120
Cost of space to hire: £4,000 (breakfast) | £11,000 (reception) | £14,000 (dinner)
Portrait Restaurant
Standing: 200 | Seating: 90
Cost of space to hire: Minimum spend + £5,000 (reception) | £7,000 (dinner)
Whole Gallery
Standing: 1500
Cost of space to hire: £25,000
Contemporary Galleries in the Weston Wing
Standing: 80 | Seating: 40
Cost of space to hire: £2,500 (breakfast) | £5,000 (reception) | £7,000 (dinner)
Did you know?
It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856. One of its best-known images is the Chandos portrait, the most famous portrait of William Shakespeare, although there is some uncertainty as to whether the painting actually is of the playwright.