The Design Museum

The Design Museum

224-238, Kensington High Street, London, England, W8 6AG
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Events at The Design Museum

Few venues in London combine cultural significance, architectural impact, and event flexibility quite like The Design Museum. Set within a landmark Grade II listed building overlooking Holland Park, the museum offers a memorable backdrop for events of all types and sizes. As the world’s leading museum devoted to architecture and design, it’s a venue that naturally lends itself to events centred around creativity, innovation, and big ideas.

The museum’s event spaces range from the dramatic Atrium, with its soaring roofline and open balconies, to contemporary galleries filled with natural light and views across Kensington. A purpose-built auditorium supports conferences and presentations, while private lounges and meeting spaces cater to smaller gatherings, workshops, and executive events.

Highlights of The Design Museum

  • Landmark museum venue
  • Spectacular Atrium
  • Holland Park views
  • Purpose-built auditorium
  • Exclusive museum hire

Event types supported

Awards Night
Christmas Party
Conference
Corporate Party
Function
Gala Dinner
Meeting
Networking Event
Seminar

Venue details

Standing
Standing
Up to 750 guests

Spaces at this venue

Atrium
750
PAX

Atrium

Wi-Fi Air conditioning +2 more
Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery
220
PAX

Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery

Wi-Fi Projector +2 more
Bakala Auditorium
202
PAX

Bakala Auditorium

Wi-Fi Projector +2 more
Sachs Family Park Room
120
PAX

Sachs Family Park Room

Wi-Fi Audiovisual (AV) equipment +1 more
Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
45
PAX

Chumsri and Luqman Lounge

Wi-Fi Air conditioning +1 more
Ulm & Bauhaus Rooms
60
PAX

Ulm & Bauhaus Rooms

Wi-Fi Flatscreen TV +4 more

Frequently asked questions

Events at The Design Museum take place within one of London’s most recognisable cultural institutions, combining striking architecture with a range of flexible event spaces for a visually stunning experience from end to end.
The museum can host events ranging from small board meetings of 14 delegates through to large-scale receptions for up to 750 guests in the Atrium.
Yes. The venue features a purpose-built 202-seat Bakala Auditorium with professional AV facilities, alongside galleries, meeting rooms, and breakout spaces that can support conferences, presentations, workshops, and training sessions.
No, the venue does not offer on-site parking. Due to its central Kensington location, guests typically use nearby public car parks such as NCP Kensington High Street or Q-Park facilities within walking distance of the venue.
Yes. One can hire individual spaces or secure exclusive use of the entire museum.

Location and Access

Public Transport

  • High Street Kensington Underground Station – 5 min walk

Parking Accommodation

  • Kensington High Street NCP – 4 min walk
  • JustPark and Q-Park facilities nearby

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Scott Carey
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