Venue Hire at RAF Museum London
Host conferences, gala dinners, receptions and private celebrations at RAF Museum London, with versatile event spaces surrounded by legendary aircraft and the stories behind them.
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A remarkable setting for unforgettable events
Some venues provide a room. RAF Museum London offers something far more memorable.
Your guests can dine beneath aircraft that shaped history, network amongst one of the world’s finest aviation collections and gather in spaces designed to support everything from board meetings to large-scale celebrations. Every event is planned with an experienced team who will guide you from the first enquiry through to the day itself.
As a charity, every event booked also helps preserve the story of the Royal Air Force for future generations.
A venue with a story
Host your event on the site of the original London Aerodrome, surrounded by aircraft that have shaped over a century of aviation history.
Flexible event spaces
From board meetings, exhibitions and conferences to gala dinners and receptions, our spaces can be configured to suit events of every size and style.[
Every event gives back
Your booking directly supports the museum's charitable work, helping protect RAF heritage and inspire future generations.
Events for every occasion
RAF Museum London hosts a range of events including conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, receptions and private celebrations. Every event is carefully planned to suit your requirements, bringing together flexible spaces, seasonal catering and experienced event support.
Some guests arrive for a conference and leave having explored one of the world’s most significant aviation collections. Others celebrate beneath aircraft that have witnessed defining moments in history. Every event becomes part of a setting that few venues can offer.
Spaces shaped by history
From the vast Historic Hangars and Sunderland Hall to the contemporary Sunderland Suite, Dermot Boyle Wing and Lecture Theatre, RAF Museum London offers spaces for everything from meetings to large-scale celebrations.
Each space has its own character, giving you the flexibility to choose the right setting while sharing the same extraordinary backdrop of the museum’s collection.
Food to remember
Exceptional food plays an important part in every event at RAF Museum London. Seasonal menus are designed to complement conferences, receptions and gala dinners, showcasing quality British produce and thoughtful presentation throughout.
Our catering team works closely with event organisers to tailor menus to every occasion. Dietary requirements are carefully considered, while a focus on responsible sourcing and reducing food waste ensures a more sustainable dining experience.
Venue Hire Capacities
| Venue | Theatre | Cabaret | Reception | Dinner | Dinner/Dance | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangar 1* | 600 | 600 | 400 | |||
| Hangar 1 – Sunderland Hall* | 600 | 600 | 400 | |||
| Sunderland Meeting Room | 120 | 60 | 150 | 120 | ||
| Historic Hangars* | 800 | 360 | 360 | |||
| Hangar 6* | 250 | 90 | ||||
| Grahame-White Factory* | 150 | 80 | ||||
| Dermot Boyle Wing Cosford Room | 250 | 120 | 300 | 170 | ||
| Dermot Boyle Wing Locking Room | 100 | 60 | 200 | 100 | ||
| The Halton Gallery | 80 | 50 | 220 | 100 | 30 | |
| Lecture Theatre | 220 | |||||
| The Art Gallery | 150 | 60 | ||||
| The Boardroom | 20 | 20 | ||||
| The Cranwell Room | 8 |
* Available after 6:30pm
I am enormously grateful to the entire team at the RAF Museum, for enabling us to host our Annual Reception beside the magnificent Sunderland flying boat.
The atmosphere throughout the evening was excellent, and many of our guests remarked on the superb setting. The lunch for our group of Honorary Group Captains was outstanding, and the food and drink during the reception were equally impressive. In fact, I would go so far as to say it was the best reception catering I have experienced.
Our Annual Dinner at the Royal Air Force Museum London was a fantastic success. We received so many compliments on the venue, which looked incredible, and the food was a real talking point with excellent feedback from our guests.
The team were a pleasure to work with, making the planning process seamless and ensuring everything ran smoothly on the night. We were incredibly happy with the event and wouldn’t hesitate to book the RAF Museum again for a future London event.
We had a fantastic event at the Royal Air Force Museum London. From start to finish, the team were incredibly helpful, professional and a pleasure to work with.
The AV team ensured everything ran seamlessly, and their support throughout the day was outstanding. The venue provided a truly memorable setting, and the whole experience was a great success. Thank you to everyone involved – we look forward to returning in the future.
From our initial conversations through to the event itself, the team at the Royal Air Force Museum London made everything so easy. Their support throughout the planning process was exceptional, and the staff on the day were friendly, welcoming and incredibly helpful, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
The venue was fantastic, the catering was excellent, and we truly appreciate everything the team did to make our event such a success. We look forward to visiting again soon.