Design Museum

224-238 Kensington High Street, West London, W8 6AG
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Situated on Kensington High Street, with stunning views over Holland Park, the Design Museum is one of London’s best venues available to hire for events.

With eleven stunning spaces in this 1960’s refurbished building, you are assured of a versatile and unique event space for a variety of events from conferences and exhibitions to product launches and banquets.

The Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery can be found on the second floor of the museum. The space is versatile with endless opportunities for amazing events and it also opens out onto the Designer Maker User exhibition.

With 319m2 of space, the gallery can be divided into two sections which allows for large or small events.  With a capacity of up to 220, this stunning, contemporary space will not fail to impress even your most discerning client.

At the main entrance to the museum, you will find the Atrium which is a triple height space with views over the roof.  This space is perfect for evening events such as drinks receptions and awards ceremonies.  With 314m2 of space in addition to the mezzanine and 1st floor landing, this space has a capacity of 130 seated for a dinner and 270 for a standing reception.  It can also be used for registration when used in conjunction with the Bakala Auditorium.

The Bakala Auditorium is a 202 seat tiered theatre space with 6 wheelchair spaces and features state of the art AV facilities.  This space is perfect for conferences, presentations, lectures and product launches.

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Room Information

Room Name
Helene and Johannes Huth Gallery
Seat Cap
200
Reception Cap
220
Additional Info
319 sq m
Room Name
Atrium
Seat Cap
130
Reception Cap
270-450
Additional Info
314 sq m
Room Name
Bakala Auditorium
Seat Cap
202
Reception Cap
-
Additional Info
3 wheelchair spaces
Room Name
Sachs Family Park Room
Seat Cap
50-100
Reception Cap
120
Additional Info
-
Room Name
The Chumsri and Luqman Lounge
Seat Cap
32-34
Reception Cap
45
Additional Info
-
Room Name
The Ulm and Bauhaus Room
Seat Cap
30-40
Reception Cap
60
Additional Info
-
Room Name
The Creative Workshop
Seat Cap
30-40
Reception Cap
60
Additional Info
-
Room Name
The Dessau
Seat Cap
14 boardroom
Reception Cap
-
Additional Info
-
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