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 shopA free permanent display introducing part of the museum’s collection looking at the development of modern design through these three interconnected roles.
PERMANENT COLLECTION: PLAN YOUR VISITClosing soon: Until 29 August ★★★★ Evening Standard, The Telegraph, The Times
Football: Designing the Beautiful Game
Don't miss out! Last chance to see our major exhibition on the design of the world’s most popular sport – closing on 29 August.
Football: Book nowSave your spot: Until 16 October ★★★★ Evening Standard
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 nowTICKETS NOW ON SALE: OPENS 14 OCTOBER
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.
Objects of Desire: Book NowWhat's On: New Season of Events
Get closer to design with our upcoming talks and workshops.
Upcoming events: Book NowFree Display: Until 4 September
Bethany Williams: Alternative Systems
Celebrate the work of designer Bethany Williams with this new exhibition embracing the discussion of social and environmental issues.
Bethany Williams: Plan your visitFree Display: Until 25 September
Curated with Design Age Institute, a free display celebrating how design is transforming the way society can support everyone to age with greater agency and joy.
The Future of Ageing: Plan your visitFree display: Opens 23 September
The Art of Movement, Van Cleef & Arpels
Through High Jewellery creations, archive documents and lender masterpieces, this exhibition draws visitors into a world of creativity and craftsmanship dedicated to movement.
Enter the Maison's creative worldOur 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.
Future Observatory: Learn moreAddress
The Design Museum
224 - 238 Kensington
High Street
London
W8 6AG
Opening times
Opened seven days a week, including bank holidays.
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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 'Football: Designing the Beautiful Game'.
10.00 – 18.00
(Sunday - Thursday)
10.00 – 21.00
(Friday - Saturday)
The Design Museum needs you! If you can, please donate, become a member or a patron - working together to inspire a new generation of designers and make the impact of design visible to all.