With lead times now getting longer and demand for events at the museum increasing, the Design Museum in Kensington has opened its 2026 diary for commercial hire events. From today, clients can now book corporate and private events from conferences and charity fundraisers to product launches and parties into next year, as well as exclusive hire.
A limited number of exclusive hire dates are now available to book in 2026 offering clients the opportunity to take over the museum for a high-profile brand activation, annual conference or summit. Exclusive daytime hire means the museum can accommodate larger briefs with more complex and creative installs, with extended planning time.
The museum’s blockbuster exhibitions, which are available for private viewings and tours, are always in high demand as part of an event experience and until 4th May 2026, the museum will be hosting a first-of-its-kind exhibition that examines the unique cinematic vision of Wes Anderson. Created in collaboration with the celebrated American filmmaker, the exhibition follows his work from his early experiments in the 1990s right up to his recent Oscar-winning flicks, featuring original props, costumes and behind-the-scenes insights.
With each Wes Anderson picture plunging the viewer into a world with its own codes, motifs, references and instantly recognisable sets and costumes, there’s a real opportunity to create a unique event experience at the museum next year that takes inspiration from his films.
Additionally, ‘Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s’ will also be available until the end of March 2026 for private viewings and tours. This sensory extravaganza of music, flamboyant fashions and pioneering art, film and graphic design will give guests an experience of the trailblazing club before the option to enjoy a party of their own in the museum’s impressive Atrium.
Livia Puggini, Head of Commercial Hire & Events, comments: “We’re excited to have opened the diary for the entirety of 2026 meaning clients can already start planning next year’s events with us. Demand has never been higher and with lead times getting longer, we want to be able to offer clients the opportunity to secure their 2026 dates, whilst also ensuring a longer lead time for events, particularly for clients who want to exclusively hire the museum. Next year will once again feature a major exhibition programme so clients can be assured there will be some blockbuster events to add to their experience!”
For more information or to enquire about booking an event in 2026, contact the Design Museum’s venue hire team on 020 3862 5907 or email venuehire@designmuseum.org.
