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The Design Museum

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#49 of 349 Theatre venues in London
224-238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG –
High Street Kensington Station (0.3 mi)
From £1000
hire fee
Up to 400
seats
Up to 750
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at The Design Museum

The Atrium at The Design Museum

The Atrium
Blank Canvas
·
Private space
400 seats
750 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
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 T...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
from £12000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Ulm and Bauhaus Room at The Design Museum

The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
40 seats
60 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
First floor of the Museum, Holland Park out the window - the Ulm and Bauhaus Room is a daytime event space that gets pulled in for business meetings, workshops, and breakout sessions when a bigger conference needs somewhere for smaller groups to split off. Capacities: - Standing 60 - Theatre 40 - Classroom/Boardroom 30 Hire Fee: - Daytime 08:30-1...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Storage space
from £1800 hire fee
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The Huth Gallery at The Design Museum

The Huth Gallery
Gallery
·
Private space
200 seats
220 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
The Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the museum, and offers 319sqm of floor space. It’s a versatile and flexible space featuring a retractable wall system, and direct lift access from our Loading Bay for installs. The Huth Gallery is perfect for hosting conferences, product launches, banquets, receptions and pop-up ex...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
from £9600 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Bakala Auditorium at The Design Museum

Bakala Auditorium
Screening Room
·
Private space
202 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Bakala Auditorium seats 202 guests on fixed, raked seating. It features state-of-the-art AV equipment including: - Mirage HD10K-M 3D DLP projector - 4.5m x 2.5m projection screen (16:9) - 5.1 surround sound PA system with ceiling speakers - integrated lectern - wired and wireless microphones - HD Camera to relay to green room Please no...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £4800 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Sachs Family Park Room at The Design Museum

The Sachs Family Park Room
Event Space
·
Private space
100 seats
120 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
The Sachs Family Park Room is located on the second floor of the Museum with panoramic views of Holland Park. The space was designed in 2023 by renowned interior designer Matthew Williamson and is available to hire furnished or unfurnished. It has a seated capacity of around 100 guests and a standing capacity of 120. Capacities: Dining 80 Standin...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £12000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Chumsri and Luqman Lounge at The Design Museum

Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
Event Space
·
Private space
34 seats
45 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Chumsri and Luqman Lounge is located on the top floor of the Museum and offers stunning views across Holland Park. The room features a fixed pewter bar, Vitra designed furniture and displays 38 Philip Sayer portraits of designers. Capacities: Dining 32 Standing 45 Theatre 34 Classroom/Boardroom 34 Hire Fee: Daytime 08:30-17:30 £3,000 +VAT E...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
from £3600 hire fee
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The Creative Workshop at The Design Museum

The Creative Workshop
Meeting Room
·
Private space
40 seats
60 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
An open rectangular room with a run of tall windows along one side, pale walls and a dark polished floor creating a neutral, work-focused interior. The ceiling contains linear recessed lights and an exposed concrete column punctuates the space. Room features: The room provides a large freestanding display screen on a mobile stand and modular table...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
from £1800 hire fee
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The Dessau at The Design Museum

The Dessau
Meeting Room
·
Private space
14 seats
Book 8 hr. minimum
The space is a narrow rectangular meeting room with neutral white walls and a dark floor, forming a compact, professional working environment under even overhead lighting. Room features: A long light-wood boardroom table is set up around a central conference speakerphone; glass water jugs and tumblers are provided on the table. Best for: Focused ...
Wi-Fi available
from £1000 hire fee
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:30 – 22:00
from £1000–£12000 hire fee per day
The Atrium
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Bakala Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
The Huth Gallery
8:30 – 17:30
from £9600 hire fee per day
The Sachs Family Park Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
8:30 – 17:30
from £3600 hire fee per day
The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Creative Workshop
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Dessau
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Tuesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £1000–£12000 hire fee per day
The Atrium
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Bakala Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
The Huth Gallery
8:30 – 17:30
from £9600 hire fee per day
The Sachs Family Park Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
8:30 – 17:30
from £3600 hire fee per day
The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Creative Workshop
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Dessau
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Wednesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £1000–£12000 hire fee per day
The Atrium
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Bakala Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
The Huth Gallery
8:30 – 17:30
from £9600 hire fee per day
The Sachs Family Park Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
8:30 – 17:30
from £3600 hire fee per day
The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Creative Workshop
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Dessau
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Thursday
8:30 – 22:00
from £1000–£12000 hire fee per day
The Atrium
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Bakala Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
The Huth Gallery
8:30 – 17:30
from £9600 hire fee per day
The Sachs Family Park Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
8:30 – 17:30
from £3600 hire fee per day
The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Creative Workshop
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Dessau
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Friday
8:30 – 22:00
from £1000–£12000 hire fee per day
The Atrium
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Bakala Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
The Huth Gallery
8:30 – 17:30
from £9600 hire fee per day
The Sachs Family Park Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
8:30 – 17:30
from £3600 hire fee per day
The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Creative Workshop
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Dessau
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Saturday
8:30 – 22:00
from £1000–£12000 hire fee per day
The Atrium
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Bakala Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
The Huth Gallery
8:30 – 17:30
from £9600 hire fee per day
The Sachs Family Park Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
8:30 – 17:30
from £3600 hire fee per day
The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Creative Workshop
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Dessau
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Sunday
8:30 – 22:00
from £1000–£12000 hire fee per day
The Atrium
18:30 – 22:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Bakala Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
The Huth Gallery
8:30 – 17:30
from £9600 hire fee per day
The Sachs Family Park Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
8:30 – 17:30
from £3600 hire fee per day
The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Creative Workshop
8:30 – 17:30
from £1800 hire fee per day
The Dessau
8:30 – 17:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 750
standing
Up to 400
seats
External catering allowed
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Design Museum

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

he Design Museum, located on Kensington High Street with beautiful views over Holland Park, is the world’s leading museum devoted to contemporary design and an inspiring setting for corporate and private events. Set within an iconic Grade II* listed building, remodelled by renowned architect John Pawson, the museum offers a collection of distinctive and versatile spaces for conferences, product launches, brand activations, exhibitions, dinners, drinks receptions and award ceremonies.

The museum’s key event spaces offer flexibility for events of varying styles and scales. The contemporary Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery provides a versatile blank canvas for conferences, product launches, exhibitions, receptions and dinners, with opportunities for bespoke branding and production.

At the heart of the museum, the dramatic triple-height Atrium provides an impressive backdrop for receptions, dinners and large-scale events, while the Bakala Auditorium offers a dedicated 202-seat theatre with state-of-the-art AV facilities for conferences, screenings, presentations and award ceremonies. The spaces can also be used in combination, allowing events to flow seamlessly between presentations, networking and hospitality.

For clients looking to create an experience beyond the event itself, venue hire can also be combined with exclusive exhibition access, guided tours and bespoke tour packages, providing guests with a distinctive experience that could only take place at the Design Museum.

As a registered charity, every event held at the Design Museum also contributes to its vision of helping everyone understand the transformative potential of design.

FAQ

Yes. The Design Museum’s stunningly refurbished 1960s building offers multiple settings for a range of different events.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Design Museum, the following catering options are available:

  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

The Design Museum does not offer parking facilities.

The Design Museum is located at 224-238 Kensington High Street, in Holland Park, London. The nearest metro station is High Street Kensington Station.

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