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.Ai Weiwei's first exhibition focusing on design mixes recent works with commissioned pieces, inviting us into a meditation on value and humanity, art and activism.
Ai Weiwei: Book nowBook Now: Open until 17 September
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 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.
Free display: Plan your visitCollection Display: 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.
Free display: Plan your visitFuture Exhibition: Opens 16 September
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. Tickets will go on sale soon.
REBEL: Find out moreFree display: Until 25 June 2023
Discover the shortlisted product ideas created by students for our annual national schools’ competition in partnership with Deutsche Bank’s global youth engagement programme 'Born to Be'.
Design Ventura: Plan your visitBook now: Learning and events programme
Brighten up your springtime with new skills. Join our hands-on learning workshops and inspiring talks.
All events: Find out moreOur 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 usPOSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME: Applications Open
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 Curating Contemporary Design: Find out moreThe 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
Open seven days a week including bank holidays.
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Permanent Collection 'Designer Maker User'
10.00 – 18.00
(including weekends)
Free entry, no pre-booking needed.
Temporary Displays & Galleries
10:00 – 18:00
(Sunday to Friday)
10:00 – 21:00
(Saturdays)
Our gallery spaces begin closing 15 minutes before the building closes.
Shops & Cafe
High Street Shop
10:00 – 18:00 daily
Atrium Shop
10:00 – 17:45 daily
Gallery Shop
Accessible for Gallery 1 (Ground floor) exhibition ticket holders until 30 July
10:00 – 18:00
(Sunday to Friday)
10:00 – 21:00
(Saturdays)
CAFE
10:00 – 17:45
(Sunday to Friday)
10:00 – 18:00
(Saturdays)