The Atrium at The Design Museum

Blank Canvas in a Museum
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Private space
224-238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG
High Street Kensington Station (0.3 mi)

About this space

The Atrium is a dramatic, triple height space with views of the stunning hyperbolic paraboloid ceiling. It connects all of our exhibition galleries and event spaces and is perfect for hosting dinners, receptions, product launches and brand takeovers.

Capacities:
Dining 150-400 depending on levels used
Standing up to 750 depending on levels used
Theatre 150


Hire Fee:
Morning 08:00-10:00 £5,000 +VAT
Evening 18:30-22:00 £10,000 +VAT
Additional hours after 22:00 £2,000 ph +VAT

Currently offering 20% off venue hire for bookings before 31st March 2026. Get in touch with the events team to find out more.


Prices

Monday
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 750
Dining
up to 400
Theatre
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Dance floor
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ
Own music not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

As a unique and listed venue, the Design Museum operates an accredited supplier list for all catering, production, floristry, entertainment and furniture hire. Our experienced team are more than happy to make suggestions and introductions for you.
the Design Museum is licensed until 1am although the regular hire period is until 10pm. Additional hours can be arranged upon conversation with the team and are charged at an additional fee.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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The Design Museum is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


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Location

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