The Design Museum is now partially open. Plan your visit today.
Book a visit, become a member, donate or visit the online shopNOW OPEN: ★★★★ The Guardian, ★★★★ Evening Standard
Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street
Step up and discover the design stories behind some of the most iconic and inventive trainers of today.
Sneakers Unboxed: Book nowCharlotte Perriand: The Modern Life
Meet one of the giants of 20th century design, a free spirit who championed good design for all and was often overshadowed by her famous male collaborators.
Charlotte Perriand: BOOK NOWEnjoy from home: The Virtual Tour
Sneakers Unboxed: The Virtual Tour
Can't visit the museum in person? Enjoy a specially curated tour of Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street from wherever you are.
Book your tickets to Sneakers Unboxed: The Virtual TourNow open: Book your free ticket
Get on board the temporary displays featuring iconic work by celebrated designer Margaret Calvert, and the story of Ai-Da, the world’s first humanoid robot capable of creating artworks.
Free Displays: Book nowGet closer to design with the new season of events including Designing a World for Everyone, Medium Design with Keller Easterling and access guided tours.
New events: BOOK NOWDesign Museum Members enjoy free unlimited entry to all the exhibitions, with access to tours, events and discounts in the shop.
Join now: Become a memberDesigners in Residence Showcase
Visit the new online showcase to discover the designers' responses to theme of Care.
Designers in Residence 2020: CareIn need of some great designs for your home? The museum shops are open. Buy online or visit the high street shop.
Design Museum ShopAddress
The Design Museum
224 - 238 Kensington
High Street
London
W8 6AG
Opening times
10.00 – 18.00
(Sunday - Thursday)
10.00 – 21.00
(Friday - Saturday)
Online pre-booking is required for both free and paid exhibitions, including for members, to access the building and the atrium shop.
Please note that the permanent collection display DESIGNER MAKER USER is closed until further notice as well as the café, restaurant and library.
Museum shops
HIGH STREET SHOP
Open daily 10.00 - 18.00.
No pre-booking is needed.
ATRIUM SHOP
Only accessible if you have a pre-booked ticket for an exhibition.
Open daily from 10.00 - 17.45.
Closes at 20.45 on Fridays and Saturdays.
GALLERY SHOP
Accessible only with a pre-booked ticket for Charlotte Perriand: The Modern Life exhibition.
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