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Dinner in the Early People gallery

Early People Gallery

Containing more than 5,000 objects, the Early People Gallery is the largest in the National Museum of Scotland and reveals the beginning of man's 10,000 years of living in Scotland.

 It houses key objects like the Hunterston Brooch, the Cramond Lioness and twelve powerful bronze figures especially created by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, one of Europe's greatest living sculptors. This stunning gallery is ideally suited for receptions and smaller dinners.

Capacity

Reception - 250
Dinner - 120
Theatre Style - 100

Uses

Intimate dining, receptions, presentations, weddings.

Photo gallery

Click on the images below to see events in the Early People Gallery.

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Further information

Find out more about the Early People Gallery here and browsing our Venue Hire at National Museums Scotland brochure.

Who to contact

For further information follow the link to our hospitality and events contact page.

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