Photo of The Foundling Museum, Court Room

The Foundling Museum, Court Room

40 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ -

Up to
80 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed

About Venue

Are you looking for a room to hire in London for an event? Impress your guests by hosting your next celebration at the Foundling Museum, a stylish event space in central London.

With its beautiful eighteenth-century interiors and exquisite art collection, our venue makes a stunning backdrop for entertaining. We can host a variety of corporate and private events, from award ceremonies, product launches and meetings, to birthday parties, bar mitzvahs and weddings. Located in the heart of leafy Bloomsbury, the Museum is a unique party venue for hire near King’s Cross, Holborn and Euston stations.

The Court Room is the ideal space for an intimate dinner party or drinks reception. With its sumptuous olive-green walls, Persian carpet
and striking hand-moulded ceiling it makes an elegant backdrop for an event. A recreation of the original Foundling Hospital Court Room in which the Hospital Governors conducted their committee business and entertained important guests, the room boasts one of the finest original Rococo interiors in London. You too can experience the splendour of this room whilst sipping champagne alongside works of art by Hogarth, Gainsborough and others.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 80

Theatre

up to 60

Boardroom

up to 21

Cabaret

up to 24

Classroom

up to 24

Pricing
& Opening Hours

Weekly schedule

monday
00:00 - 24:00
tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
thursday
00:00 - 24:00
friday
00:00 - 24:00
saturday
00:00 - 24:00
sunday
00:00 - 24:00

Price type: Per day

from £3900 per day
from £3900 per day
from £3900 per day
from £3900 per day
from £3900 per day
from £3900 per day
from £3900 per day

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Heating

Natural light

Public transport

Premises parking

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Space Rules

Allowed events

Wedding ceremony licence

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Non refundable after contract has been signed by client and returned to host.

Location

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Reviews

Louise Watson
September 2025
A fascinating museum that tells a poignant story of the children who were placed in the care of the Foundling Hospital which was the UK’s first children’s charity and public art gallery, supported by leading 18th century artists. I enjoyed learning more about Thomas Coram, the philanthropist who created the Foundling Hospital. What an incredible man! Reading about the abject poverty that was commonplace in the 1800’s and the mothers who had to make the heartbreaking decision to place their children into care brought a tear to my eye. Seeing the display of handmade tokens of love that the mothers left with their children was particularly poignant. Upstairs they had a very fascinating display of Handel’s original works, as well as some beautiful works of art. Overall a truly fascinating place to visit with kind and friendly staff.
Irena Irina
October 2025
This magnificent museum, based on a collection for foundlings founded by philanthropist Thomas Coram in 1739, was established in 1998 and includes works by Hogarth, Reynolds, and many other remarkable artists, as well as Handel's scores and librettos, and numerous household items. The children's tokens, left by mothers to their children, are truly captivating. A wonderful, informative museum, a must-see for anyone interested in London history. We loved it!