Located in London, the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form.
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Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924 – Today
Delve into the dreamlike relationship between Surrealism and design in this century spanning celebration of surrealist objects of desire curated with Vitra Design Museum.
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WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: The World of ASMR
Step out from behind your screen to explore the many ways that people can experience ASMR and how this emerging field of creativity has grown up around these feelings.
WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD: Book nowFree display: Until 25 JUNE 2023
Yinka Ilori: PARABLES FOR HAPPINESS
Delve into the colourful world of artist and designer Yinka Ilori in this display that celebrates a unique mix of cultural influences and unpacks the ingredients of a diasporic visual language.
VISTO TODAY TO ENJOY PARABLES FOR HAPPINESSBook now: Learning and events programme
Step into the new year with new skills – join our hands-on learning workshops and inspiring talks.
All events: Find out moreTickets on sale: Opens 7 April 2023
Ai Weiwei's first exhibition focusing on design will mix recent works with commissioned pieces, inviting us into a meditation on value and humanity, art and activism.
Ai Weiwei: Pre-book nowFree Entry: Open daily from 10.00 to 18.00
Our permanent display introduces part of the museum’s collection looking at modern designs through these three interconnected roles. Great for families, school groups and design lovers.
PERMANENT COLLECTION: PLAN YOUR VISITOur members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions, exclusive events, discounts in the shop and café.
Join now: Become a memberLooking for design inspiration and gifts? Visit our three shops or buy online.
The Design Museum Shop: Buy OnlineSupport the museum by hiring one of our spaces for business events, drinks or wedding reception.
Plan your next event with usThe museum's research unit focusing on the net zero agenda and related environmental issues.
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The Design Museum
224 - 238 Kensington
High Street
London
W8 6AG
Opening times
Open seven days a week including bank holidays.
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Please note that the museum will close at 18.00 on Friday 23, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 December.
10.00 – 18.00
(Sunday - Thursday)
10.00 – 21.00
(Friday - Saturday)
Designer Maker User permanent collection:
10.00 – 18.00 daily
Café:
10.00 - 17.00
(Sunday - Thursday)
10.00 - 18.00
(Friday - Saturday)
Please note that all our gallery spaces begin closing 15 minutes before the building closes.
Museum shops
HIGH STREET SHOP
Open daily 10.00 to 18.00
ATRIUM SHOP
Open daily 10.00 to 17.45
GALLERY SHOP
Accessible for ticket holders of 'Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924 – Today' from 14 Oct 22 – 19 Feb 23.
10.00 – 18.00
(Sunday - Thursday)
10.00 – 21.00
(Friday - Saturday)
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