Hire Hackney Museum

Hire Hackney Museum

Hackney Museum, which is conveniently located in the heart of Hackney Central, is available to hire for a fee for private functions, training events, conferences, meetings and workshops. There are two spaces available.

View showing the inside of Hackney Museum

Permanent Display

The permanent display is the museum’s largest space and it has a capacity of 80 either standing or theatre style seating. It is the perfect space for public events, talks, book launches and conferences. 

Learning Room

The learning room has a capacity of 20 people and it regularly hosts community events, training sessions, meetings and art and craft workshops.

What we offer

  • Dedicated Front of House staff to set-up and pack away furniture in the hire space
  • Tables and chairs
  • Free WI-FI connection
  • AV equipment: large touch screen ideal for presentations that can be connected to your laptop, PA system (mic and two speakers), DVD player and TV
  • Use of a kettle and mugs*

 *Please note, this applies only to the learning room and you should bring your own consumables like coffee, tea, milk etc.

Accessibility & Facilities

Hackney Museum is located at the ground floor of the Technology and Learning Centre on the Hackney Town Hall Square. Both spaces are fully accessible, with level access and automatic doors.

Accessible toilets are available inside Hackney Museum, just opposite the main reception. They include: male, female and a gender neutral toilet. A wheelchair accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.

If you are interested in hiring a space for a fee at Hackney Museum please get in touch with us at museum@hackney.gov.uk and let let us know your ideal dates, times and space(s).