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Museum Event Space

The Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester

Manchester, North West England — M3 4FP

800

Max Capacity

FROM

£2500

Per Day

4.6000000000000005

34 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester provides a distinctive venue experience within historic Victorian railway buildings in the heart of Castlefield. Located on the site of the world's first passenger railway station, the venue offers a range of flexible spaces including the iconic Station Building, Power Hall, and Air and Space Hall. With capacity for up to 800 guests across multiple interconnected spaces, the venue combines industrial heritage with modern facilities. The museum's unique setting provides an inspiring backdrop for conferences, corporate events, product launches, and celebrations, featuring original Victorian architecture alongside world-class collections of science and industry exhibits.

Room Capacities

theatre

400

boardroom

classroom

200

u shape

cabaret

200

reception

800

dining

300

banquet

250

Pricing

Day rates from £2500

Pricing varies by space, duration, and requirements. Includes basic venue hire, excludes catering and additional services. Weekend and evening rates may differ.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Catering facilities

Accessible

Historic setting

Exhibition spaces

Multiple event rooms

Licensed bar

Parking nearby

AV & Technical

Digital projectors

Large screens

Professional sound system

Wireless microphones

Stage lighting

Wi-Fi throughout

Interactive displays

Video conferencing facilities

Ideal For

Corporate conferencesProduct launchesAwards ceremoniesEducational seminarsTeam building eventsExhibition space hirePrivate dining events

Location & Access

Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester M3 4FP

Deansgate railway station 5 minutes walk; Manchester Oxford Road station 10 minutes walk; Excellent bus connections; Manchester Airport 20 minutes by train

Public car parks within 200m including Beetham Tower car park and Great Northern car park. On-street parking available with restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible