Corporate Hire

Flexible and unique spaces for your event

Photo: The Living Planet Gallery set up for an event
Photo: The Living Planet Gallery set up for an event

Purpose built as a Museum of Natural History, Great North Museum: Hancock is a jewel in Newcastle’s civic crown. A stone’s throw from Newcastle University and the city centre, GNM: Hancock provides unique and flexible spaces for your conference, event, or wedding.

From the adaptable Exhibition Hall which can accommodate up to 450 guests to the intimate Clore Suite with a private garden, there is a space to suit almost every need. 

With first class event support from our team – covering everything from your AV requirements to catering - you can focus on your event while we look after the details.  

By hiring our amazing spaces, not only will you have an unforgettable event, but you’ll also be contributing to the long-term sustainability of our museums and galleries, helping to keep them free to enter for future generations to enjoy.  

We offer generous discounts for local charity and community groups wishing to use our spaces, acknowledging our role as custodians of these amazing spaces for our local communities and supporting our mission to use our places to improve equality and social mobility.  

Please contact our Sales & Events Team to bring your ideas to life:
Contact form Email: VenueHire@northeastmuseums.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 277 2303
Visit our Venue Hire website