Design Museum
- From £800
- 800 people
- Kensington
- 365m² (3929ft²)
Spaces in Design Museum
The Atrium
The Atrium is the heart of the Design Museum, offering a dramatic, triple height space that is perfect for hosting a variety of events. With stunning views of the iconic hyperbolic paraboloid roof, it is an ideal venue for receptions, dinners, awards ceremonies, and brand activations. The Atrium is available for morning and evening hire, as well as a limited number of exclusive daytime hires throughout the year. It can accommodate up to 150 guests seated for dinner using round tables, 300 seated for dinner using long tables, and 270 standing on the ground floor, with a total capacity of 800 including the above levels. Additionally, there is an option to combine the Atrium with the Bakala Auditorium for awards ceremonies and conferences, and to include a private view of one of the Design Museum’s acclaimed exhibitions.
The Bakala Auditorium
The Bakala Auditorium is a sleek and contemporary 202-seat theatre-style space, ideal for hosting a variety of events including conferences, panel discussions, film screenings, lectures, and award ceremonies. This versatile venue features in-built AV facilities, including a fixed technical control position for an HD projector with wireless presentation options, a large screen, and a surround sound PA system. The auditorium's design allows for a combination with the Atrium for evening drinks receptions or with other spaces for daytime breakout sessions, making it a perfect choice for both corporate and private events.
See venueThe Ulm and Bauhaus Room
The Ulm and Bauhaus Rooms can be combined to make a large meeting space suitable for up to 40 delegates or separated with dividing walls to create smaller meeting rooms. Seating and furniture arrangements in this space are flexible allowing for a wide range of events and meeting styles. With natural daylight flooding into the room through large windows, the room is a pleasant space with a productive and corporate atmosphere which makes it also suitable for presentations, seminars, workshops and training sessions.
See venueThe Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery
With beautiful views over Holland Park, the Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery provides a blank canvas suitable for all types of corporate events, from conferences and product launches to drinks receptions and dinners. Dividing walls in this space allow it to be divided up into smaller rooms for both large and intimate events. Photography credit: Miranda Parry.
See venueChumsri and Luqman Lounge
The Chumsri and Luqman Lounge is designed to be a sleek and contemporary space perfect for hosting drinks receptions or private lunches and dinners. Private dining is particularly suited to this elegant space with views over the stunning Holland Park, its own private bar and a special display of Philip Sayer photography.
See venueDessau
The Dessau is a private meeting room located in the Sackler Library and Archive on the first floor of the Museum. Glass sided, overlooking the rest of the Library, this light, bright space is available to hire for meetings. The Dessau features: - A screen for presentations - Capacity for up to 14 guests boardroom style.
See venuethe Sachs Family Park Room
Located on Level 2, this private dining area has impressive views overlooking Holland Park and the stunning atrium. Perfect for evening drinks receptions and dinners, the Sachs Family Park Room can accommodate 120 guests standing and 70 seated.
See venueAbout Design Museum
The Design Museum in London is a premier venue for corporate and private events, featuring three main areas: the Atrium (up to 300 guests), the Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery (220 guests), and the Bakala Auditorium (202 seats). Outdoor spaces like The Plaza and The Dame Sylvia Crowe Garden enhance the experience. As the leading museum for contemporary design, it offers a unique backdrop for events, inspiring creativity and innovation with world-class exhibitions and installations.