The Earth Hall sits within the Natural History Museum's Earth Galleries and offers a strikingly different character to the grandeur of Hintze Hall. Entering through the mouth of a giant suspended Earth sculpture and travelling upward through the space, guests encounter one of the most visually arresting environments available for private hire in London.
At the entrance to the hall, a magnificent Stegosaurus skeleton sets the tone for an evening that begins with theatre and delivers genuine atmosphere throughout. The space draws guests in through its verticality and visual drama, making it ideal for events where the venue itself is part of the experience.
The Earth Hall accommodates up to 400 guests for a standing reception and up to 200 for a seated dinner or dance. Its more intimate scale compared to Hintze Hall makes it well suited to private client dinners, product launches, awards ceremonies for smaller audiences and highly curated receptions where every detail is felt.
Where Hintze Hall commands through sheer scale, the Earth Hall engages through its immersive design. The multi-level structure of the galleries, the textures of the exhibits and the striking central sculpture create layers of visual interest that give guests something to explore throughout the evening. Events in this space feel curated and considered rather than simply large.
As with all Natural History Museum hire, the Earth Hall operates as a dry hire venue. Clients bring their own caterers and suppliers from the museum's approved list. Evening hire typically begins from around 6.30pm once the museum has closed to the public.
Our accreditation covers both Hintze Hall and the Earth Hall, meaning we bring the same depth of site knowledge to both spaces. The Earth Hall's multi-level layout requires careful speaker placement and careful light positioning to create a coherent atmosphere across the different levels. Our team plans rigorously in advance and works with the museum to ensure every technical element is positioned and operated safely within the heritage environment.