Museum of Science and Industry

Whether you need an auditorium for 130 or a meeting room for 10, the museum's Conference Centre can offer you first class facilities, outstanding service and exceptional catering, all located within Manchester's most exciting museum space.

Our experienced staff will liaise with you on all aspects of your event and will be available on the day to assist with any last minute requests.

Add to this a range of menus that can be tailored to suit your needs, and the option to include a tour of the museum as part of your event, and you get a unique and memorable conference experience.

The Conference Centre features a range of flexible spaces:

The Cardwell Auditorium can accommodate up to 130 people theatre style and is sound-proofed, air-conditioned and has a fully equipped audiovisual projection booth.

The Goldstone Room can accommodate a variety of room layouts including theatre style for 50 and boardroom style for 30.

A balcony space, which can be booked with the Auditorium or Goldstone Room, offers a perfect display or registration area with a great view over the Main Building.

Three meetings rooms can accommodate up to 14 people boardroom style. Ideal for training sessions and interviews or as breakout rooms for larger events.