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Manchester Art Gallery is a prestigious Victorian cultural institution located in the heart of Manchester's cultural quarter on Mosley Street. The gallery combines stunning period architecture with modern facilities, offering versatile event spaces including the elegant Gallery of Craft & Design, intimate lecture theatre, and contemporary meeting rooms. With its central location opposite Manchester Town Hall and excellent transport links, the venue provides a unique cultural backdrop for conferences, receptions, exhibitions, and corporate events. The gallery features world-class collections and flexible spaces that can accommodate intimate meetings to large-scale receptions, all supported by professional catering services and state-of-the-art AV equipment.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery of Craft & Design | 120 | — | 40 | 80 | 35 | — | — |
| Learning Studio | 50 | — | 20 | 30 | 18 | — | — |
| Clore Studio | 60 | — | 24 | 40 | 22 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Room hire rates available on request. Competitive rates for educational and cultural organisations. Catering packages available from preferred suppliers.
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Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL, United Kingdom
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Manchester Art Gallery is a verified art gallery & event space in Manchester, hosting up to 300 guests, with day delegate rates from £1200. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Creative. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, creative off-sites and product launches.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 300 guests for standing receptions, 180 for seated dinners, 200 theatre style
Full AV support including projectors, sound system, and professional lighting with technical assistance
Comprehensive catering services from canapés to multi-course dinners, dietary requirements accommodated
Limited on-site parking, nearby public car parks available, excellent public transport links
Manchester Art Gallery is a prestigious Victorian cultural institution located in the heart of Manchester's cultural quarter on Mosley Street. The gallery combines stunning period architecture with modern facilities, offering versatile event spaces including the elegant Gallery of Craft & Design, intimate lecture theatre, and contemporary meeting rooms. With its central location opposite Manchester Town Hall and excellent transport links, the venue provides a unique cultural backdrop for conferences, receptions, exhibitions, and corporate events. The gallery features world-class collections and flexible spaces that can accommodate intimate meetings to large-scale receptions, all supported by professional catering services and state-of-the-art AV equipment.
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