The Design Museum
Museum
#19 of 164 Corporate Party venues in Kensington and Chelsea
#5 of 85 Museum venues in London
224-238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG
–
High Street Kensington Station (0.3 mi)
the Design Museum
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Spaces for hire at The Design Museum
The Atrium
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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
The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
Auditorium / Conference 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
The Huth Gallery
Blank Canvas
·
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
Bakala Auditorium
Auditorium / Conference 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
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
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
The Creative Workshop
Creative Space
·
Private space
40 seats
60 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
The Creative Workshop is located on the first floor of the Museum, with views over Holland Park. This is a versatile daytime event space, perfect for business meetings, workshops and as a breakout space for larger conferences.
Capacities:
Standing 60
Theatre 40
Classroom/Boardroom 30
Hire Fee:
Daytime 08:30-17:30 £1,500 +VAT
Evening 18:30-22:00...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
The Dessau
Meeting Room
·
Private space
14 seats
Book 8 hr. minimum
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
Wi-Fi available
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
£9000
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
£9000
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
£9000
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
£9000
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
£9000
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
£9000
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
£9000
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
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.
The Design Museum, located on Kensington High Street with stunning views over Holland Park, is the world’s leading museum devoted to contemporary design - and a truly unique venue for corporate and private events. Set within a beautifully refurbished 1960s Grade II* listed building, the museum offers a variety of versatile spaces that provide an inspiring backdrop for brand activations, exhibitions, gala dinners, networking events, and more.
Remodelled by renowned architect John Pawson, this iconic modern London landmark is perfectly suited for meetings, conferences, screenings, award ceremonies, dinners, drinks receptions, and product launches. As a registered charity governed by a board of trustees; events held at the Design Museum contribute to the museum’s vision of helping everyone understand the value of design.
Currently offering 20% off venue hire for bookings before 31st March 2026! Get in touch with the events team to find out more.
FAQ
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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