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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)
Up to 400
seats
Up to 750
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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

Prices

Monday
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
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
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
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
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
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
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
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

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

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioner
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • 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 Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Own music not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • 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 Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) 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

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About The Design Museum

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

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