Exhibitions

Design is a continually evolving subject. The Design Museum offers opportunities to explore the present and future of design through a programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.

Barbie®: The Exhibition

A major exhibition exploring the design evolution of one of the world’s most famous dolls: Barbie®. Journey into the Barbie universe to discover rare, unique and innovative dolls dating from 1959 to the present day.

The World of Tim Burton

Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major exhibition exploring his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers.

Grazie Enzo: Contemporary Responses to Enzo Mari

Accompanying the retrospective exhibition 'Enzo Mari Curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist with Francesca Giacomelli', this free display showcases the work of 14 London-based designers, studios and collectives whose practices share an affinity with Enzo Mari's.

Future Observatory: Tomorrow's Wardrobe

Discover the urgent research and innovation taking place to design a future for fashion that is both stylish and sustainable. It brings together a diversity of designers from across the fashion industry who are revolutionising the way we create, make, and wear clothes.

Designer Maker User

Designer Maker User is an introduction to the museum’s collection, looking at the development of modern design through these three interconnected roles. Free entry.

Fables for our Time

Displayed on our tri-wall on Level 2, Fables for our Time is a triptych of stories about environmental urgencies, that uses folktales and a new collection of emoji to examine humanity’s relationship with the natural environment.

Ardagh Young Creatives: Gathering for Nature

From 27 October, visit a new display created by the fourth cohort of Ardagh Young Creatives, who collaborated to explore the theme of 'Gather'.

More Exhibitions

Future exhibitions

Discover what else is coming up.

Touring exhibitions

Some of our exhibitions tour to museums and galleries nationally and internationally.

Past exhibitions

Discover 25 years of the Design Museum exhibitions.