Venue hire at Leeds City Museum

Hire Leeds City Museum for meetings, events, team away days and training sessions. We have a range of flexible spaces available, as well as incredible museum galleries and objects on display.

Brodrick Hall

A close up image of table dressing, with a vase of flowers, dinnerware and wine glasses.

A circular table is dressed with a table cloth, plates and glassware in the Broderick Hall.

An ariel shot of Broderick Hall filled with tables and chairs set up for a dinner event.

Broderick Hall filled with rows of chairs with an aisle in the middle.

Capacity: 220 + 130 balcony

The Brodrick Hall is the Museum’s beautiful central arena and is one of the largest & most versatile spaces in Leeds. It offers a wealth of opportunities for a whole spectrum of events from conferences, dinners, awards and product launches as well as drinks receptions, with access to the collection and special exhibitions for inspiration, relaxation and motivation, there is no space like it in Leeds.

Thoresby Room

Thoresby Room set up with a row of chairs, with a mural of historical figures on the wall.

Thoresby Room set up with a row of chairs, facing a presentation screen.

Thoresby Room set up with a lectern and rows of chairs, with a mural of historical figures on the wall.

Capacity: 70

The Thoresby Room is a dedicated meeting room and is located on the lower ground floor next door to our Life on Earth gallery. Facilities include projection equipment and audio facilities as well as complimentary wifi. The meeting room features a large-scale mural by local illustrator Ekaterina Sheath which features a selection of objects from the Leeds Museums and Galleries collections.

Denny Room

Denny Room set up with circular tables and chairs, with a mural of animals painting onto the wall.

Denny Room set up with long tables and chairs in a meeting layout, with a mural of animals painting onto the wall.

Capacity: 50

The Denny Room can host meetings and events of up to 50 people, with projection and audio facilities as well as complimentary wifi. The meeting room features a large-scale mural by local illustrator Ekaterina Sheath, featuring objects from the collection of Henry Denny – the first curator of Leeds City Museum.

Galleries

A women looks at roman mosiac of a wolf in a museum.

A mother and daughter look at an emu skeleton in a museum.

A woman looks at a model aeroplane in a museum display cabinet.

An Irish Elk skeleton stands tall in a natural science museum.

A family look at a museum display showcasing objects of Asian faiths and festivals.

Capacity: dependent on gallery

Leeds City Museum’s galleries provide a truly special backdrop for any event, offering beautiful and interesting objects from all over the world. Explore our natural sciences collection, discover Leeds history, take in cultural stories from across the world, and delve into ancient history. You can also book guided tours which can be tailored to your event.