What's on
Pre-booking is recommended for paid exhibitions and events.
No pre-booking is needed to access the free displays.
The Design Museum building will be closed to the public on the following dates:
• Thursday 16 May 2024 all day
• Saturday 29 June 2024 afternoon (early closure at 14:00)
• Wednesday 16 October 2024 all day
The museum's high street shop located outside the main building will remain open from 10:00 to 17:00. Apologies for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
The Design Kitchen:
• On Tuesday 14 May 2024, the Design Kitchen will be closed all day
The museum explores the past, present and future of design through a programme of temporary exhibitions and pop-ups.
Delve deeper into design. Join a specialist course, workshop or talk and learn more about design from leading experts in the industry.
Supporting the National Curriculum for Design and Technology and tailored for key stages 2 – 5, we offer students and educators design education facilities and workshops supporting a vibrant programme connected with the wider ecology of design practice, networks and communities.
Looking for design inspiration and gifts? Visit the museum's three shops or buy our curated selection online.
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