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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: 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 nowMEMBERS GO FREE Join today
Our members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions, exclusive events, discounts in the shop and cafe.
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Get creative: join our hands-on learning workshops for adults and young people or inspiring talks.
All events: Find out moreUntil 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 visitOpen until 29 October 2023 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 moreLooking 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, 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 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 apply for September 2024.
MA Course: Find out moreThe 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
10:00 – 21:00 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
10:00 – 17:00 Mondays to Thursdays
10:00 – 18:00 Fridays to Sundays
Atrium Shop
10:00 – 17:00 Mondays to Thursdays
10:00 – 18:00 Fridays to Sundays
10:00 – 21:00 Saturdays
Gallery Shop
Accessible for Gallery 1 (Ground floor) exhibition ticket holders until 11 February 2024.
Opening hours follow the exhibition's opening hours.
For more information visit designmuseumshop.com
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