Located in London, the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form.
Plan your visit, become a member, donate or visit the online shop.Until 17 August 2025 ★★★★ The Guardian
Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style
Explore a new exhibition celebrating our century-long love affair with swimming and the influence of design on everything from swimwear to art deco architecture.
Splash!: Book nowOpens 11 July 2025 Tickets on sale
A major exhibition bringing together art, science and radical thinking to ask how design can help our planet thrive by shifting its focus beyond human needs.
More than Human: Book nowOpens 20 September 2025 Tickets on sale
Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s
A major exhibition on the legendary Blitz club night that transformed 1980s London style, and generated a creative scene that had an enormous impact on popular culture in the decade that followed — from fashion and music, to film, art and design.
Blitz: Book nowOpens 21 November 2025 Tickets on sale
Delve into Wes Anderson’s extensive archive in this first retrospective exhibition devoted to his distinctive cinematic output, produced in collaboration with la Cinémathèque française.
Wes Anderson: Book nowMEMBERS GO FREE Join today
Our members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions, exclusive events, discounts in the shop and cafe.
Become a memberUntil August 2025 Free Display
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.
Tomorrow's Wardrobe: Plan your visitUntil January 2026 Free Display
PLATFORM is an annual display dedicated to showcasing contemporary design practice. The first display in a series will present the fascinating work of Bethan Laura Wood.
PLATFORM: Plan your visitUntil September 2025 Free Display
Design Researchers in Residence: Artificial
A free display of new design research responding to the climate crisis. This year's Design Researchers in Residence responded to the theme of ‘Artificial’, questioning the limits of human-centred design in a more-than-human climate crisis.
Artificial: Plan your visitUntil August 2025 Free Display
Returning to the Design Museum for its fourth year, The Ralph Saltzman Prize celebrates emerging product designers, in recognition of Saltzman’s design legacy. Visit to discover In June 2025, the work of designer Lulu Harrison, recipient of this year's prize for her project Thames Glass.
The Ralph Saltzman Prize: Plan your visitPermanent Collection Free Display
Explore 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.
DESIGNER MAKER USER: Plan your visitNew Events Book now
Get creative: join our learning workshops for adults and young people or join the conversation with inspiring talks.
All events: See what's coming upLooking for design inspiration and gifts? Visit our three shops or buy online.
The Design Museum Shop: Buy OnlineEnjoy delicious, ethically sourced drinks and snacks in our new space designed by Matthew Williamson with stunning views to Holland Park.
the Design Kitchen: Plan your visitPlanning a Wedding, Summer Party or Business Training?
Support the museum by hiring our spaces for a special breakfast or dinner, drinks or wedding reception, conferences and more. Get in touch with the team and start planning your celebration.
Plan your next event with usApplications Open POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
MA Curating Contemporary Design
Did you know that we offer a Master's programme in Curating Contemporary Design in partnership with Kingston University? Learn more about the course and how to apply.
MA Course: Find out more10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
10:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday
Some ticketed exhibitions will be open until 20:00 on weekends – please check our Opening times page for further information.
The museum opens daily, including bank holidays.
We want everyone's visit to be enjoyable and work continuously to make the museum more accessible and inclusive to the widest possible audience.
Did you know that the Design Museum is a charity? As a member, you support our programme while enjoying unlimited entry to every exhibition, plus discounts in our shops, cafes and learning events.
Enjoy delicious, ethically sourced drinks and snacks in our new spaces – the Design Kitchen (Level 2) and the Design Cafe (Ground floor).
Our high street shop is located at at Kensington High Street 224–238. Inside the museum, our main shop is located in the atrium, Ground floor. There's also an exhibition shop inside Gallery 1, Ground floor. For further information, please visit the shop website, where you can also find a carefully curated range of gifts, prints and products for design lovers. As a charity, every purchase supports the museum.
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