

Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester, Manchester, M2 3JL -
Up to
350 guestsInternal Catering
allowed
About Venue
One of Manchester's pre-eminent venues, the award-winning Manchester Art Gallery is a visually stunning and highly adaptable location.
It is able to successfully host a range of events from corporate entertaining, meetings, training courses, receptions, to charity balls, gala dinners, birthday parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions within its purpose built meeting rooms or internationally significant galleries.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 350
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 130
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 56
Classroom
up to 30
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Premises parking
Breakout rooms
Natural light
Lectern
Whiteboards
Audio & Visual
Sound system
Microphone
TV screen
WiFi
Projector & screen
Flipchart
Other
Mobile PA included in hire fee. Quotes for additional AV can be provided on request.
Space Rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 5 days before the event
Location
Reviews
- Anthony DillonInvalid Date
First impressions last.. as we walked into the main entrance we where met by the most cheerful person ever... who gave us all the information with regards the art and also directions externally to our final destination that was only a few steps away. The cafe area was spotless and hassle free... a massive pot of tea for 2 for £4 that made up 4 and a bit cuppas we where made up. Well worth a visit allow a few hours to get around as lots to see.
- Kate ConnelyAugust 2025
I LOVE that it is by donation to enter! My love took me and I’m giving it 5 stars because one of the greeters named Helen was delightful and so helpful. We really enjoyed talking to her. Thank you for your kind assistance in finding what we were looking for. God bless 🙏🏼
- thomas bradenJuly 2025
We found the museum very welcoming!! Happened upon the museum and their FREE TOUR at 3 pm, we couldn’t be happier! I recommend a visit with a tour, you’ll dedicate an hour and see the museum highlights while learning so much more!! The lil cafe was cute and a good place to stop as well.
- James BellSeptember 2025
Such a great gallery, I highly recommend coming along, like many galleries and museums in this country it is free! The interior design in some parts is as impressive as the excellent artwork on display! Lovely place, definitely go!
- Jamie HineSeptember 2025
So much historic and cultural art pieces you can spend hours on end getting captivated/inspired. I would recommend arriving early enough to enjoy all the galleries. We arrived at 3pm and it wasn't enough time (closes at 5pm on Saturday) to enjoy the full gallery experience, luckily its free entry so we will likely return.
Spaces
At This Venue

Gallery 16
£From £2394 price per dayup to 120 standing
100% would book it again

The Victorian Galleries
£From £3300 price per dayup to 350 standing
100% would book it again

Victorian Hall
£From £2394 price per dayup to 100 standing
100% would book it again

Lecture Room
£From £780 price per dayup to 100 standing
100% would book it again

Meeting Rooms
£From £354 price per dayup to 18 standing
100% would book it again

Gallery Cafe And Drawing Room
£From £2394 price per dayup to 150 standing
100% would book it again

The Atrium
£From £3300 price per dayup to 200 standing
100% would book it again
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