The Founders
Become a founder of the Design Museum in Kensington by helping to realise the transformation of the iconic, former 1960s building.
In late 2016, after 27 successful years at Shad Thames, the Design Museum will move to new premises in the former 1960s building in Kensington. This ambitious £90m capital project has taken eight years to realise and will reaffirm Britain’s position as the global hub for innovative contemporary design and cutting edge architectural excellence.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a landmark museum of contemporary design and architecture in the UK. As well as greatly enhanced exhibition and inspiring learning facilities, the Design Museum will offer an exceptional visitor experience, be inspirational in its engagement and more international in its reach.
the founders
Help build a leading museum of contemporary design and architecture by becoming a Founder of the Design Museum. As a Founder you can play an active role in ensuring that we continue to nurture and educate the next generation of creative talent who will help shape, improve and make sense of the world we live in.
Founding Patron
By supporting as a Founding Patron you will receive:
• Recognition, in perpetuity, on the Founders Wall and in all published and digital materials pertaining to Design Museum Kensington.
• Invitations to a series of events including hard hat tours, topping out and opening ceremonies, previews, private views and the opening gala.
• Priority access to the Members’ Lounge, dining, event and gallery hire in the opening year.
• Complimentary membership of The Design Circle, as a Design Patron from the point of donation and for one year after opening. The Design Circle are a discerning group of supporters who come together to celebrate design through an exclusive programme of events.
• A special memento of this landmark project.
£10,000+
Founding Fellow
By supporting as a Founding Fellow you will receive:
• Recognition, in perpetuity, on the Founders Wall and in all published and digital materials pertaining to Design Museum Kensington. Fellows will also be individually acknowledged within the fabric of the Members’ Lounge.
• Invitations to a series of events including hard hat tours, topping out and opening ceremonies, previews, private views, galas and a host of special events.
• Priority access to the Members’ Lounge, dining, event and gallery hire in the opening year.
• Complimentary membership of The Design Circle, as a Design Fellow from the point of donation and for one year after opening. The Design Circle are a discerning group of supporters who come together to celebrate design through an exclusive programme of events.
• A special memento of this landmark project.
£50,000+
Founding Benefactor
By supporting as a Founding Benefactor you will receive:
• Recognition, in perpetuity, on the Founders Wall and in all published and digital materials pertaining to Design Museum Kensington. Benefactors will also be invited to have their support recognised by naming one of the spaces in the new museum.
• Invitations to a series of exclusive events including hard hat tours, topping out and opening ceremonies, previews, private views, galas and a host of special events.
• Priority access to the Members’ Lounge, dining, event and gallery hire in the opening year. Benefactors will also receive a complimentary membership of The Design Circle, as a Design Benefactor from the point of donation and for one year after opening. The Design Circle are a discerning group of supporters who come together to celebrate design through an exclusive programme of events.
• A special memento of this landmark project.
£100,000+
Join
If you would like to become a Founder of the Design Museum or would like to know more about supporting the museum please call +44 (0)20 3862 5900
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The Design Museum is now closed and will reopen in its spectacular new location on High Street Kensington on 24 November 2016. Follow the story.