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Exhibitions

In the heart of South Kensington’s arts and science district, the Society is nestled amongst some of London’s most esteemed museums and visitor attractions.

Our modern Pavilion offers a superb location on the busy Exhibition Road, and offers both an interesting and versatile space to showcase your exhibition.

The Society's Pavilion provided the perfect venue for our inaugural exhibition, giving us the opportunity to work with the Society and its members while also allowing us to meet and engage with the general public, and an almost constant stream of visitors. The team supported us throughout the exhibition and associated events and we cannot thank them enough for their enthusiasm and dedication, we will be back!The Wilderness Art Collective

Pavilion

  • A contemporary, light and open exhibition space, offering a versatile canvas to creatively curate an exhibition or showcase.

  • Modern concrete beam-work, high ceilings and full glass walls on both sides, allowing natural light to flood in.

  • Set within the historical backdrop of Lowther Lodge, built by William Lowther in 1874, and home to the headquarters of the Society since 1913.

  • Street level entrance on the famous Exhibition Road in the heart of South Kensington's arts and science district.

  • Overlooking the Society's terrace and garden, the Pavilion is set alongside a green oasis in the heart of London.
View through a glass window of a photographic exhibition displayed on white panels.
© James Tye
  • View through a glass window of a photographic exhibition displayed on white panels.
  • A man in a grey shirt and black trousers standing looking at an image in a photographic exhibition.
  • An arrangement of tall white panels displaying a photographic exhibition in a modern pavilion.
  • A wall of white panels displaying a photographic exhibition in a modern pavilion.
  • Three sets of glass double doors showing the inside of the pavilion.

Features

  • Fixed standard ceiling lighting.
  • Floor uplighter spotlights behind the Pavilion’s concrete columns.
  • Optional use of a freestanding 55" screen.
  • State of the art display system available for hire. Bespoke options available through our display system partner including lighting system and custom vinyl panels.
  • Daily opening between 10.00am-5.00pm including weekends.
  • Two week hire slots.
  • Complimentary evening access for a private view reception.*

Events

Mark the opening of your exhibition by hosting an evening celebratory drinks and private view reception in the Pavilion for up to 80 guests (complimentary in your hire*) or a lecture presentation in our impressive Ondaatje Theatre.

Whatever you may have in mind, the Society has a range of venue hire spaces available to enhance your launch. For further details on additional venue hire, take a look at our range of event types we can facilitate or get in touch with the team for further information.

*Excluding staff and catering costs. Once per hire. Must be booked in advance.

Hire our venue for your exhibition