Design Museum

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London, United KingdomJoined 2026

We welcome organisers to the Design Museum, a distinctive event venue on Kensington High Street overlooking Holland Park. Our Grade II* listed building combines striking contemporary interiors with the architectural character of the former Commonwealth Institute, creating an inspiring setting for corporate and private events. We offer a range of flexible spaces, from our dramatic triple-height Atrium and large exhibition gallery to our theatre-style auditorium, private lounges, meeting rooms and outdoor areas. These spaces can accommodate conferences, awards ceremonies, product launches, exhibitions, receptions, dinners and creative brand activations. Our event team works closely with organisers to plan each occasion, while our appointed catering partner provides tailored menus for corporate functions and private gatherings. Selected spaces feature integrated audiovisual facilities, natural daylight, views of Holland Park and flexible room configurations. We can also arrange exhibition access and additional design-related experiences, subject to availability. As a registered charity, we direct income generated through venue hire towards supporting our mission to help everyone understand the value of design.

14-800 guests

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Spaces & Packages

Atrium

Price on request

We offer a dramatic triple-height space beneath our iconic roof, ideal for receptions, awards dinners and brand activations. It can be combined with the Bakala Auditorium for conferences and larger events.

Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery

Price on request

Our flexible second-floor gallery offers natural light, views of Holland Park and retractable partitions. It is suited to conferences, exhibitions, awards dinners, product launches and creative installations.

Bakala Auditorium

Price on request

We provide a contemporary auditorium with fixed tiered seating, an integrated HD projector, widescreen and surround-sound system. It is ideal for conferences, lectures, panel discussions and film screenings.

Ulm & Bauhaus Room

Price on request

Our bright learning room features natural daylight, views of Holland Park, interactive presentation technology and flexible furniture. We host workshops, meetings and training sessions here during daytime hours.

Chumsri & Luqman Lounge

Price on request

We offer a distinctive lounge with a fixed polished pewter bar, designer furniture and views across the museum. It suits daytime receptions, product launches, seated lunches and VIP hospitality.

Sachs Family Park Room

Price on request

Our light-filled room features views of Holland Park, an integrated pewter bar and modular furniture. It works well for networking receptions, private celebrations, launches and seated dinners.

Dessau

Price on request

We provide a glass-sided private meeting room overlooking the Library. A wall-mounted presentation screen supports board meetings, smaller discussions and breakout sessions for larger events.

The Plaza

Price on request

Our outdoor Plaza provides views of Holland Park and a distinctive setting for summer receptions, networking events and brand activations. It can be combined with the Atrium for larger occasions.