Learning Centre

The Learning Centre is located on the 3rd floor of North Hertfordshire Museum and is fully equipped to hold lessons, workshops and meetings. The space has a capacity of 40 people.

Room benefits

Touchscreen TV (HDMI cable not included)

Sink and wash area (perfect for arts and crafts)

Chairs

Tables

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Lucas Room

The Lucas Room, named after one of the architects of the building, Thomas Geoffry Lucas, is situated on the 1st floor and offers a more intimate events space ideal for networking events, training days, talks, AGMs, baby showers, kids parties and more.

The focal point of this space is the splendid original fireplace, with its decorative plaster cartouche above. There are also attractive wrought iron window catches and original door plates that all add to the special quality of the room.

Room benefits

Conference TV (HDMI cable not included)

Hybrid Meeting Technology (please enquire for details)

Kitchen with access to drinking and boiling water

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Chairs

Tables

Seating Layouts

The Lucas Room has a capacity of 30 conference style, 65 theatre style and 80 standing.

Theatre Style

Conference Style

Terrace Gallery

The Terrace Gallery is located on the 1st floor of North Hertfordshire Museum. The room’s eclectic collection works to stimulate conversation and is ideal for those wanting a creative ambience for events, such as canapé receptions and launches. Guests even have the option to move to an outdoor terrace space that extends from the gallery, complete with modern rattan furniture, parasols, and a bottle bar.

The Terrace Gallery has a capacity of 120 inclusive of the outdoor space. Hire times in this space is limited to 4.30pm-midnight Tuesday – Saturday, and 3.30pm – 12pm on Sundays. All exhibits in this space are encased in glass to permit the consumption of food and drink.

Mountford Hall

Upon entering the building, visitors are greeted with the newly refurbished Mountford Hall. Named after one of the architects of the building, Edward Mountford, the impressive room is a multi-purpose events space perfect for any occasion including conferences, concerts, theatre productions, exhibitions, wakes, fitness classes and much more.

The original design of the hall has been preserved and a feature of this includes an attractive cornice decorated with roses and lavender, both of which are grown in Hitchin. The back of the hall includes a stage ideal for theatre productions, ballet performances and DJ sets. In addition, the hall features a unique sprung floor, perfect for any music and dance event. If you are looking for extra space, Mountford Hall features a balcony overlooking the heart of any event while also providing plenty of space for any added extras, from photo booths to casino tables.

Room benefits

Projector connectable through HDMI (cable not included)

Conference sound system connectable through HDMI, AUX or iPhone

Silver mirror ball

Coloured stage-rigged lighting

x2 bespoke bars – fully stocked and staffed

Chairs, round tables (capacity of 10 per table), and trestle tables are available*

*Please let us know how many you require.

Seating Layouts

Theatre Style

Cabaret Style

Banquet Style

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