Venue Hire

Located on Kensington High Street with beautiful views over Holland Park, the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design is an architectural icon and is available to hire for corporate and private events.

The Design Museum’s stunningly refurbished 1960s building offers multiple venues for a range of different events including drinks receptions, conferences, awards ceremonies, dinners, product launches and meetings.

The museum operates as a registered charity and all funds generated through venue hire go towards supporting the Museum’s vision for everyone to understand the value of design.

The Commercial Hire & Events Department at the Design Museum is committed to showing leadership when it comes to creating environmentally friendly events and brand activations, especially within the unique venues sector. Read more here and download our Environmental Impact Roadmap.

View and download our Venue Hire Brochure here.

For more information and to discuss your ideas, please get in touch with the team via:
+44 203862 5907 (Mon-Fri)
or e-mail: venuehire@designmuseum.org

Event spaces

Exquisite spaces for conferences, awards ceremonies, dinners, drinks receptions, screenings, product launches and meetings.

Christmas Event Packages

In collaboration with Restaurant Associates, we’ve launched a selection of brand-new Christmas Event Packages. Host up to 750 guests with exclusive hire of our iconic Atrium, complete with access to one of the current major exhibitions, The World of Tim Burton or Barbie®: The Exhibition.

Events Catering

We are delighted to have collaborated with Restaurant Associates who bring their delicious, fresh, locally sourced and plant-forward menus to our events catering offer.

Designed to Connect

Work with the Events team to design, plan and create an event to be remembered.

Brand Activations and Exhibitions

The Design Museum is available to hire for brand activations and exhibitions with the option to close the museum during the day.

Filming

The Design Museum’s stunning architecture and grade II listed roof is the perfect backdrop for TV and film productions, live broadcasts, photography and commercials.

Weddings

The Design Museum is available to hire for wedding ceremonies and celebrations. View the brochure here to find out more about the space options, timings, approved suppliers and next steps.

Tours Packages & Unique Offers

Impress your clients with an exclusive tour package, a workshop or some beautiful gifts from the Design Museum Shop.

Approved Suppliers

As a unique and grade II listed building, the Design Museum operates an accredited supplier list for all catering, production, floristry, entertainment and furniture hire. Our experienced team are more than happy to make suggestions and introductions for you.

Virtual Tour of the Design Museum

Explore every floor and every room of the museum from home.

Get in touch

For more information and to discuss your ideas, please call 020 3862 5907 or email us at venuehire@designmuseum.org

You can also complete our online contact form below.

Visit our event team's Instagram account @designmuseumevents

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