A unique and historic venue for your next celebration
If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion in an extra-special place, then you consider our award-winning and historic venue, the Museum + Gallery, in the centre of St Albans.
Built in 1831 and now restored to its former glory, this elegant Georgian landmark can add its own beauty to your celebration. From the timeless elegance of the Georgian Assembly Room, with its glittering chandeliers and gold leaf, to the unique, octagonal-shaped Victorian Courtroom, these beautifully preserved spaces and gracious staircase create a stunning backdrop to enhance any occasion.
The Museum + Gallery is perfectly situated in the heart of St Albans, making it an ideal location for any guests travelling to celebrate with you with excellent transport links from London and the Home Counties and offers a range of hotel options.
Whether you’re planning a small party with close family and friends, or a large get-together with all your loved ones, St Albans Museum + Gallery could be the perfect setting for your celebration.
Our inhouse catering team is here to ensure your menu choices and wines will be perfect for your celebration.
Contact us now to arrange a visit and discuss your event: museumevents@stalbans.gov.uk
Assembly Room
If you are looking for traditional elegance, then The Assembly Room provides the perfect setting for your celebration. Featuring glorious chandeliers, lustrous gold-leaf detailing and a grand balcony overlooking the historic city centre, this ballroom can accommodate celebrations for a large number of guests, including a sit-down dinner for up to 100 people (buffet or canapés for up to 120 people).
5 hour Assembly Room Celebration
Based 5 hour reception, 6pm-11pm (ask us for a quote for alternative times).
Three-course dinner for 100 guests from £15,665 (£156.65 per person)
Includes 5 hours room hire, staffing, sparkling reception, wine & water with 3-course dinner (see sample menu for choices), toast, canapés (up to 3 canapés per person, see sample canapés menu for options).
Buffet for 100 guests from £13,455 (£134.55 per person)
Includes 5 hours room hire, staffing, sparkling reception, wine & water, toast, canapés (up to 3 canapés per person, see sample canapés menu for options), and fork buffet.
2 hour Assembly Room Celebration
Celebration with canapés for 120 guests from £6,660 (£55.50 per person)
Includes 2 hours room hire, staffing, toast and canapés (up to 6 canapés per person, see sample canapés menu for options).
7 hour Assembly Room + Courtroom Celebration
Based on 7 hour hire 5pm-midnight (ask us if you'd like alternative timings):
Celebration with 3-course dinner for 100 guests from £22,710 (£227.10 per person)
Includes 7 hours room hire of Courtroom + Assembly Room, staffing, sparkling reception, wine & water with dinner, toast, canapés (up to 3 canapés per person, see sample canapés menu for options), 3-course dinner (see sample menu for choices) and evening eats.
Celebration with Buffet dinner for 100 guests from £19,230 (£192.30 per person)
Includes 7 hours room hire of Courtroom + Assembly Room, staffing, sparkling reception, wine & water with dinner, toast, canapés (up to 3 canapés per person, see sample canapés menu for options), fork buffet and evening eats.
Upgrades available. Prices based on guest numbers shown (prices vary for lower guest numbers) and standard catering options (upgraded catering and drinks available on request). After 4pm an additional security fee will be applicable for all bookings.
Prices exclude VAT.
Maximum Guest Numbers for the Assembly Room:
Theatre style or Reception: 120
Seated meal: 100
Courtroom
The Courtroom is an intimate space, perfect for smaller celebrations in an unusual space (and the Courtroom well area makes a great dance floor!)
Celebration prices in the Courtroom are based on events starting after 4pm (please ask for a quote for alternative times):
2 hour Courtroom Celebration
Celebration + canapés for 60 guests from £4,155 (£69.25 per person)
Includes 2 hours room hire, staffing, toast and canapés (up to 6 canapés per person, see sample canapés menu for options).
5 hour Courtroom Celebration
Based 5 hour event, 6pm-11pm (ask us if you'd like alternative timings):
Celebration with Buffet for 60 people from £9,270 (£154.50 per person)
Includes sparkling reception, wine & water with buffet, toast, canapés (up to 3 canapés per person, see sample canapés menu for options), fork buffet, 5 hours room hire, and staffing.
Celebration with 3-course dinner for 60 guests from £10,320 (£172 per person)
Includes sparkling reception, wine & water with 3-course dinner, toast, canapés (up to 3 canapés per person, see sample canapés menu for options) 3-course dinner (see sample menu for choices), 5 hours room hire and staffing.
If you're planning on a 3-course dinner followed by dancing or entertainment in the Courtroom there will be additional room change over time - please ask for details.
Maximum Guest Number Capacity in the Courtroom
The Courtroom can accommodate up 60 guests.
Upgrades available - please ask us for details. Prices based on guest numbers shown (prices vary for lower guest numbers) and standard catering options (upgraded catering and drinks available on request). After 4pm an additional security fee will be applicable for all bookings.
If you require access to the Assembly Room or Courtroom to set up your own decorations, there will be an extra fee for this depending on access times - please ask for a quote.
Get in touch with our dedicated team for more information or to arrange a visit to see our spaces and discuss your perfect celebration.
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museumevents@stalbans.gov.ukOur Exclusive Caterers
We work exclusively with our in-house caterers to ensure all our events are delivered to perfection.
We focus on excellence, creativity and fabulous food.
With years of experience delivering a variety of events we offer a quality driven hospitality service that offers the flexibility you need. We have catered for weddings, corporate parties, fashion shows and much more at St Albans Museum + Gallery and pride ourselves on working with you to deliver exclusive catering to match your day.
Our food philosophy embraces the seasons, supports good animal husbandry practices, and favours sustainable produce. We work with suppliers who share our values and ensure all produce is of the highest quality.
Committed to delivering the best for every client, we cater for all dietary requirements such as gluten free and vegan and can provide Kosher and Halal foods too.
We are a licensed premises.
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Reviews:
"Thanks to the Team at the St. Albans Museum and Gallery for providing a fantastic venue for our Jubilee Dinner. The team listened carefully to our requirements and budget for the event and made sure that everything we had requested worked seamlessly. 47 colleagues were treated to tours of the building followed by a buffet dinner with seating beautifully laid out in the Courtroom. The food was excellent - delicious and plentiful - with a great vegetarian option. It was an absolute pleasure working with the team and I have no hesitation in recommending this extraordinary venue to anyone looking to host a really special occasion." (Dr Suzy Jordache, Bench Chair, W&C Herts Magistrates)"
