Venue hire at our other museums

In addition to the National Museum of Scotland, the National Museum of Flight, National Museum of Rural Life and National War Museum offer an inspiring collection of venues for a wide range of events.

National Museum of Flight
National Museum of Rural Life
National War Museum

National Museum of Flight

Drinks reception in the Concorde hangar
The Concorde hangar
Dinner in the Concorde hangar

In East Lothian, just 20 miles outside Edinburgh, the National Museum of Flight boasts a truly unique venue - Scotland’s only Concorde Experience. Celebrating on board the iconic aircraft or dining beneath her wings, up to 650 guests can enjoy this supersonic setting.

Situated on the East Fortune Airfield, the museum’s extensive grounds present further opportunities for outdoor events and marquees.

The Concorde Experience
Maximum capacity		Uses
Dinner	400	The Concorde Experience is a flexible venue that can accommodate a range of events including product launches, receptions, dinners, weddings, presentations, film and TV location filming.
Reception	500
Theatre Style	40
The Museum Grounds
Maximum capacity		Uses
Available upon request		This extensive outdoor space can be used for marquees, car shows, product launches, concerts, markets and film and TV location filming.

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National Museum of Rural Life

Dinner at the National Museum of Rural Life
Dinner at the National Museum of Rural Life
Dinner at the National Museum of Rural Life
The BP Learning Centre at the National Museum of Rural Life

Only eight miles from the centre of Glasgow, the National Museum of Rural Life is set in a beautiful 170-acre farm. With a diverse range of events spaces and idyllic grounds, the museum is an ideal location for corporate or private events. For up to 60 guests, facilities are available for day events such as meetings, lectures and team building activities. In the evening, up to 250 guests can enjoy the museum’s striking Alistair Grant Gallery with large picture windows overlooking the Scottish countryside.

Alistair Grant Gallery
Maximum capacity		Uses
Dinner	120	This gallery is ideal for evening celebrations such as dinners, receptions, product launches, barn dances and location filming.
Drinks reception	250
Orientation Area
Maximum capacity		Uses
Reception	150	Available for evening events including receptions, product launches and networking events.
Lecture Theatre
Maximum capacity		Uses
Theatre style	60	The theatre is available for day time and evening events such as seminars, meetings, product launches, filming, presentations and press conferences.
BP Learning Centre
Maximum capacity		Uses
Theatre Style	50	A versatile space, the Learning Centre is a great venue for day time events including seminars, meetings, product launches, filming, presentations and press conferences.
The Museum Grounds
Maximum capacity		Uses
Available upon request		The 170-acre farm offers unique opportunities for events such as away days, team building activities, product launches, animal shows, wedding photography, farmers’ markets and film and TV location filming.

National War Museum, within the grounds of Edinburgh Castle

The National War Museum
Outside the National War Museum
The entrance to the National War Museum
The Highland Soldier gallery in the National War Museum

The National War Museum is an unusual venue guaranteed to capture the imaginations of your guests. Housed in mid-18th century buildings at the centre of Edinburgh Castle, six galleries celebrate Scotland’s military history and present an atmospheric setting for evening entertaining.

National War Museum
Maximum capacity		Uses
Reception	100	Perfect for an unforgettable evening reception.