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Hire the Design Museum - 4 spaces for memorable events in London
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Currently offering 20% off venue hire for bookings before 31st March 2026. Get in touch with the events team to find out more.
The Design Museum, located on Kensington High Street with stunning views over Holland Park, is the worlds 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 museums vision of helping everyone understand the value of design.
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Room & Venue Capacities
The Atrium
| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 750 |
| Seated Lunch | 400 |
| Seated Dinner | 400 |
| Dinner/Dance | 400 |
| Theatre Style | 150 |
| Classroom Style | 150 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 400 |
The Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery
| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 220 |
| Seated Lunch | 200 |
| Seated Dinner | 200 |
| Dinner/Dance | 200 |
| Theatre Style | 200 |
| Boardroom Style | 100 |
| Classroom Style | 100 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 200 |
The Bakala Auditorium
| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Theatre Style | 202 |
The Sachs Family Park Room
| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 120 |
| Seated Lunch | 80 |
| Seated Dinner | 80 |
| Theatre Style | 100 |
| Boardroom Style | 50 |
| Classroom Style | 50 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 80 |
Venue Facilities & Accessibility
- Outside space
- Natural daylight
- AV and audio facilities on site
- Wifi
- Disabled access
- Exclusive hire of whole venue
- Dancing
- Wedding licence
- Dancing permitted
- Live bands permitted
- Kosher catering
- Live bands permitted
Venue Sustainability accreditation
No Green Meetings or Greengage accreditations for this venue.
the Design Museum address, travel directions, and parking information

- High Street Kensington, Earls Court, Holland Park

- London City (10.4 miles)
- London Heathrow (11.9 miles)
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