Best gallery experiences for teams in London

A gallery visit can be the calmest, most talked-about team day of the year, if you pick the right format. Here are the experiences that work best for groups.

Galleries suit teams that want something relaxed and a little inspiring. The best group visits add a private guide, a hands-on element, or time after hours when the rooms are quiet.

1. Private after-hours tours

An expert guide and an empty gallery change the experience completely. Ideal for 10 to 30 people and easy to pair with drinks.

The quietest hour in a gallery is worth more to a team than any icebreaker.

2. Draw-and-discover sessions

Sketching in front of the collection, led by an artist. No skill needed and people love taking their drawing home.

How to plan a gallery day

Pick the slot before you pick the venue. Quiet rooms matter more than the exhibition on the wall, so ask for the first hour after opening or the last hour before closing.

• –Tell the partner your headcount and the split of talkers to watchers: it changes the booking.
• –Ask what happens after the tour: a private room and a drinks trolley is usually a small add-on.
• –Keep the walk between venues under 15 minutes; London teams forgive a lot, not a long march.

Every experience below can be booked for a private group, and each one tells you the team size it suits before you enquire.