![A large, multi-level gallery space, low lit in blues and greens. There are white round tables and chairs set up for dinner on the floor among statues and plants.](https://nms-supercool.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Venue-Hire/National-Museum-of-Scotland/grandgallery-dinner-buddha.jpg?w=570&h=426&q=100&auto=format&fit=crop&dm=1719223781&s=6c275591ec1a18b9d1f4d44f1995de27)
Gala dinners, events and award ceremonies
From intimate dinners and product launches to red carpet dinners and awards ceremonies, the National Museum of Scotland is one of Edinburgh’s largest and most versatile unique venues.
We offer an unrivaled collection of galleries and private rooms to accommodate up to 1,500 guests. Our experienced onsite events team will ensure each event makes a lasting impression.
Gala dinners and social evenings
The Grand Gallery is a breathtaking backdrop for the social events in your incentive or conference programme. Whether you are planning an intimate drinks reception, a productive networking event or a spectacular gala dinner, we can create memories that last a lifetime.
Specialising in bespoke event management for occasions on every scale, our experienced onsite team will ensure that your expectations are exceeded.
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![An aerial view of the Grand Gallery at the National Museum of Scotland set up for a large dinner event.](https://nms-supercool.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Venue-Hire/National-Museum-of-Scotland/museumopeningdsc_2652sm.jpg?w=1123&h=670&q=100&auto=format&fit=fill&fill=solid&fill-color=000000&dm=1719224350&s=ae1955cf279623d23e34dc66e97269a1)
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![An event at the National Museum of Scotland with guest Sir David Attenborough.](https://nms-supercool.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Venue-Hire/National-Museum-of-Scotland/david-attenborough-grand-gallery.jpg?w=1123&h=670&q=100&auto=format&fit=fill&fill=solid&fill-color=000000&dm=1715260660&s=bdbd9b10fb6ca2891ef9f57ee2a902a6)
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![Drinks lined up on a window ledge on a sunny day.](https://nms-supercool.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Venue-Hire/National-Museum-of-Scotland/Roof%20Tops/cocktails-and-castle.jpg?w=1123&h=670&q=100&auto=format&fit=fill&fill=solid&fill-color=000000&dm=1719301852&s=ca174ca80ac5f106782b4167fb611ce0)
![A large, stone terrace with sunny views over to Edinburgh Castle. There are tables, chairs, and large, grass-covered seats spread around.](https://nms-supercool.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Venue-Hire/National-Museum-of-Scotland/Roof%20Tops/terrace-event.jpg?w=1123&h=670&q=100&auto=format&fit=fill&fill=solid&fill-color=000000&dm=1719301895&s=9aae8e37fa189361e6980b76aa6579c3)
![A long room viewed from one end. There are windows along the left side and some columns on the right with round tables with white covers down the middle.](https://nms-supercool.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Venue-Hire/National-Museum-of-Scotland/Roof%20Tops/drinks-reception-on-rooftops.jpg?w=1123&h=670&q=100&auto=format&fit=fill&fill=solid&fill-color=000000&dm=1719301890&s=c78b209dac4d5c5689fd86fb31129fdf)
![Two women standing holding drinks and snacks smile at a man behind a table full of food. They are in a crowded room with windows at the back.](https://nms-supercool.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Venue-Hire/National-Museum-of-Scotland/Roof%20Tops/food-stations-rooftops.jpg?w=1123&h=670&q=100&auto=format&fit=fill&fill=solid&fill-color=000000&dm=1716994088&s=96fc13616529a29c5e20d0a330a38ccc)
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