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 September Final weeks
A major exhibition celebrating the contemporary sari featuring the finest creations of our time from designers, wearers and craftspeople in India.
The Offbeat Sari: Book nowOpens 16 September Tickets on sale
REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion
Sponsored by Alexander McQueen. How does London repeatedly set the creative agenda? Find out in this major exhibition celebrating the city's leading role in global fashion. In collaboration with the British Fashion Council, it celebrates the 30th anniversary of the BFC’s NEWGEN programme.
REBEL: Pre-book nowOpens 20 October Tickets on sale
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.
Skateboard: Pre-book nowLearning and events programme Book now
Get creative: join our hands-on learning workshops for adults and young people or inspiring talks.
All events: Find out moreMEMBERS GO FREE Join today
Our members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions, exclusive events, discounts in the shop and cafe.
Become a memberUntil March 2024 Free Display
How to Build a Low-Carbon Home
How can we design our homes to respond to the climate emergency? Discover how architects are reimagining wood, stone and straw to design homes fit for the future.
Plan your visitUntil 1 October 2023 Free Display
Design Researchers in Residence: Islands
A free display of new design research responding to the climate crisis.
Plan your visitPermanent Collection Free Display
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.
Plan your visitOpens 26 September Free Display
A free display created by performance artist Fyodor Pavlov-Andreevich will see a collection of wooden furniture spread throughout the museum. Climb, hide within, and temporarily inhabit these sculptures to create your own experience of ANTIFURNITURE.
Plan your visitOpens 28 September Free Display
A playful and immersive display in partnership with Intuit Mailchimp to explore email’s transformational powers.
Plan your visitDesign Research Future Observatory
Future Observatory is the Design Museum’s national research programme for the green transition.
Future Observatory: Learn moreApplications 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 apply for September 2024.
MA Course: Find out moreLooking for design inspiration and gifts? Visit our three shops or buy online.
The Design Museum Shop: Buy OnlinePlanning a Wedding, Christmas Party or Business Training?
Support the museum by hiring our spaces for your business events, breakfasts, dinners, drinks or wedding reception.
Plan your next event with usThe museum is open every day including bank holidays.
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
10:00 – 17:00 Mondays to Thursdays
10:00 – 18:00 Fridays to Sundays
From 16 September, the museum will be open until 20:45 on Saturdays.
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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 & Atrium Shop
10:00 – 17:00 Mondays to Thursdays
10:00 – 18:00 Fridays to Sundays
Gallery Shop
Accessible for Gallery 1 (Ground floor) exhibition ticket holders from 16 September.
Opening hours follow the exhibition's opening hours.
For more information visit designmuseumshop.com