The Dessau at The Design Museum

Meeting Room 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 Dessau is a private meeting room located in the Library and Archive on the first floor of the Museum. Glass-sided and overlooking the rest of the Library, this light, bright space is perfect for small meetings, or as a breakout space for larger conferences.

Capacities:
Classroom/Boardroom 14


Hire Fee:
Daytime 08:30-17:00 £800 +VAT


Prices

Monday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Minimum booking duration: 8 hours

Capacity

Boardroom
up to 14
Classroom
up to 14

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Unavailable: 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
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (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 with Grace Period

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