Grand Gallery and Entrance Hall
Housing some of the museums’ most dramatic objects, this versatile venue hosts inspiring events surrounded by history.
Grand Gallery
One of Scotland’s most beautiful venues, the Grand Gallery’s soaring glass atrium and sweeping staircases present a breath-taking backdrop for up to 1,500 guests.
| Event type | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Dinners | Up to 1200 seated guests |
| Receptions | Up to 1500 guests |
| Dinner dances | Up to 700 guests |
| Product launches | Any number, please get in touch to discuss requirements |
| Awards ceremonies | Any number, please get in touch to discuss requirements |
| Small dinners | Any number, please get in touch to discuss requirements |
Entrance Hall
Directly beneath the Grand Gallery, the Entrance Hall’s vaulted ceilings and stone archways create a unique atmosphere for entertaining - the perfect setting for an elegant pre-dinner reception or post-dinner entertaining.
| Event type | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Pre-dinner drinks reception | Up to 700 guests |
The Entrance Hall on Level 0 at the National Museum of Scotland.
Space highlights
Dinner reception in the Grand Gallery.
A drinks reception in the Entrance Hall.
A Burns Night event in the Grand Gallery.
A ceilidh in the Grand Gallery.
A dinner reception in the Grand Gallery.
Setup for a dinner reception in the Grand Gallery.
Aerial artists performing at an event in the Grand Gallery.
A drinks reception in the Entrance Hall at the National Museum of Scotland.
A piper playing at an event in the Grand Gallery.
Pipe band performing at an event in the Grand Gallery.
A small dinner reception in the Grand Gallery.
Highland dancers performing in the Grand Gallery.
Dinner reception in the Grand Gallery.