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The Museum of London Docklands has announced the latest addition to its venue portfolio with the launch of the Riverside Room. The new space is now available to book for events taking place once the museum reopens in May, in line with government guidance and with social distancing measures securely in place.

Housed within one of the oldest Georgian warehouses in Britain, the temporarily named Riverside Room is located on the right-hand side of the beautiful Muscovado Hall as you enter the museum. The new event space benefits from its own entrance and private terrace area meaning guests can enjoy the Canary Wharf skyline, as well as the stunning atmosphere of the docks.

The new space embodies of this Grade I listed warehouse building, with its exposed brick walls, original wooden columns and floors providing a unique backdrop for events, from conferences and training to gala dinners, drinks receptions and product launches. The Riverside Room has capacity for 300 guests for standing receptions, 120 for dinners and up to 100 for daytime conferences.

For a limited time only, the Museum of London is offering hire of its main gallery spaces for daytime events on a Monday and Tuesday.

Whether it’s a full day conference in the London Ellipse Hall, an awards lunch in the People’s City gallery or an early evening drinks reception around the Victorian Walk, clients will be able to use the museum for daytime events until Spring 2022. Full day photoshoots and filming projects can also be accommodated during this time.

Exclusive hire of the museum on a Monday and/ or Tuesday is also available for clients looking for a more discreet setting for their first post-lockdown face-to-face event, or for larger numbers with social distancing in mind.

In line with government guidelines, the Museum of London is fully Covid-compliant and has a range of safety measures in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable event experience. For more information, and to take advantage of this unique opportunity, get in touch with the team:

We are delighted to have been awarded the mia’s AIM Secure Accreditation. This endorsement recognises that we are dedicated to delivering a first-class service within our excellent facilities, and have a total commitment to upholding legal compliance and health and hygiene protocols, in order to provide a safe and welcoming environment for both our guests and our staff.