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Skateboard

Sponsored by Converse. The first major UK exhibition to map the design evolution of the skateboard from the 1950s to today – a story of design, performance and communities progressing together. The exhibition is also host to a skateboard ramp – skaters can book an Open Skate session + exhibition ticket combined.

Skateboard: Book now

Until August 2024 Free Display

Future Observatory

A free display dedicated to design research on the environmental crisis curated by Future Observatory, the museum’s national research programme for the green transition.

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Permanent Collection Free Display

Designer Maker User

Discover part of the museum’s collection in this free display presenting modern designs through these three interconnected roles. Great for families, school groups and design lovers.

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Address

the Design Museum
224 – 238 Kensington High Street
London W8 6AG

Opening Hours

The museum is open every day including bank holidays.

10:00 – 17:00 Mondays to Thursdays
10:00 – 18:00 Fridays to Sundays
10:00 – 21:00 Saturdays

Check this page for Festive Opening Hours

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See What's On

Pre-booking is recommended for paid exhibitions

The collection display Designer Maker User is open daily until 17:00 and is free to visit, no pre-booking needed. The gallery starts closing at 16:45.

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SHOPS

High Street Shop
10:00 – 17:00 Mondays to Thursdays
10:00 – 18:00 Fridays to Sundays

Atrium Shop
10:00 – 17:00 Mondays to Thursdays
10:00 – 18:00 Fridays to Sundays
10:00 – 21:00 Saturdays

Gallery Shop
Accessible for Gallery 1 (Ground floor) exhibition ticket holders until 11 February 2024.
Opening hours follow the exhibition's opening hours.

For more information visit designmuseumshop.com

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