The Bakala Auditorium at Design Museum
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Up to 202seated
High Street Kensingtonnearest station
Lecture Seriesbest for
Kensingtonarea
About this space
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
Capacities:
202 seated plus 3 wheelchair spaces
Hire Fee:
Daytime 08:30-17:30 £4,000 +VAT
Evening 18:30-21:00 £6,000 +VAT
Full Day 08:30-21:00 £8,000 +VAT
Additional hours after 22:00 £2,000 ph +VAT
Features
Wifi
202-seat theatre layout
Built-in AV and screen
Breakout rooms available
Kensington High Street location
In-house catering available
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Recommended Caterering List Available
Space
Disabled Access
201m² (2,160ft²)
Ceiling Height 0m (0.1ft)
Capacities
202 Theatre
Guide prices
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Venue Hire Per Day
Mondays to Fridays, 08:30 - 17:30Mons to Fris, 08:30 - 17:30
£4,000 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Day
Mondays to Fridays, 18:00 - 22:00Mons to Fris, 18:00 - 22:00
£12,000 / Venue FeeMinimum spend
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£7,500 / Minimum spendScreenings
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Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 08:30 - 17:30Every day, 08:30 - 17:30
£4,000 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Day
Every day, 18:30 - 21:00Every day, 18:30 - 21:00
£6,000 / Venue FeeAbout this venue
The 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.
Location
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Design Museum KensingtonUKKensington W8 6AGLondon
High Street Kensington
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