Venue Hire at Maidstone Museum
Historic venue hire spaces shaped for events today
What kind of event are you planning?
These are typical ways our spaces are used. They’re not fixed packages, but starting points to help you shape your event.
Structured, focused spaces suited to discussion, planning and learning.
Atmospheric rooms and open spaces designed for social gatherings and shared experiences.
Exclusive use of the Museum, allowing guests to move between rooms, galleries and the courtyard. The variety of spaces supports larger gatherings without feeling crowded, as people naturally spread out and engage at their own pace.
Contact us to discuss your unique requirements.
Events shaped around galleries and collections, with space to explore and reflect
Distinctive interiors and architectural detail for creative production.
Hands-on, museum-based celebrations with simple online booking.
Contact us to discuss your exact requirements.
Bentlif Library
A striking Victorian library lined with mahogany bookcases, leaded windows and historic oil paintings — perfect for meetings, talks, networking and intimate events.
Glass Room
A light-filled contemporary space with dramatic glass walls overlooking Brenchley Gardens — ideal for workshops, meetings, interviews and creative sessions.
Withdrawing Room
A stunning Tudor panelled room with a grand fireplace, offering flexible layouts for both daytime and evening hire — from meetings to receptions and performances.
Godiva Hall
A magnificent entrance hall with heritage features and generous open space — ideal for receptions, standing events, parties, award ceremonies or combined indoor–outdoor gatherings.
Godiva Courtyard
A charming, enclosed outdoor courtyard perfect for receptions, drinks, summer gatherings or combined indoor/outdoor events with the Main Hall.
Exhibition Galleries & Temporary Exhibition Spaces
Our versatile gallery spaces provide a unique cultural backdrop for exhibition launches, private views, film screenings, intimate receptions and arts-based events. Capacities are flexible depending on the gallery used.
Children’s Parties Room
A fun, self-contained space for up to 10 children — available to book online with live availability and deposit payments. You can choose to hire the room and run your own party, or combine it with one of the museum’s themed party packages.
Plan your event
Find practical details on catering, equipment, access and planning.