The Tempest Anderson Hall at Yorkshire Museum

Event Space in a Museum
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Private space
Museum Street, Museum Gardens, York, YO1
Guildhall, York

About this space

Tempest Anderson Hall is our largest event space. Up to 290 guests can watch presentations, lectures, and movies. If the purpose is to work or have fun, our stage, high-quality projection screen, and professional AV equipment, will ensure you have an amazing experience!

The Hall includes high ceilings and comfortable chairs, giving off an elegant vibe. It provides excellent acoustics, so speakers and audience can have an enjoyable experience.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £720 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
For a full day hire, from 09:00 to 17:00, the hire fee is £900.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £720 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
For a full day hire, from 09:00 to 17:00, the hire fee is £900.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £720 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
For a full day hire, from 09:00 to 17:00, the hire fee is £900.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £720 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
For a full day hire, from 09:00 to 17:00, the hire fee is £900.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £720 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
For a full day hire, from 09:00 to 17:00, the hire fee is £900.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £720 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
For a full day hire, from 09:00 to 17:00, the hire fee is £900.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £720 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
For a full day hire, from 09:00 to 17:00, the hire fee is £900.
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 290

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- Opening Hours & Access:
- York Museum Gardens are open to the public from 9 AM to 6 PM.
- After 6 PM, guests must use the Museum Street entrance, where a security guard will manage entry and exit.
- Marygate entrances are restricted due to licensing rules, except for mobility-impaired guests. Contact York Venues for arrangements.

- Prohibited Items & Decorations:
- No real candles or helium balloons inside the venue. Battery-operated candles are recommended.
- No pyrotechnics, including fireworks, sparklers, and sky lanterns.
- All decorations must be approved by the York Venues team in advance.


The museum is a historic venue in the York Museum Gardens. The building is almost 200 years old and is full of history. Inside, the gallery is full of scientific and archaeological objects.

Our primary event space, Tempest Anderson Hall, provides professional AV equipment, making it ideal for lectures and screenings. The museum’s flexible layout also accommodates standing receptions, networking events, and smaller gatherings. Located in the heart of York, our venue combines cultural significance with contemporary event amenities.


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