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 10 April ★★★★ 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 on sale: Opens 7 April
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 nowA major exhibition celebrating the contemporary sari featuring the finest creations of our time from designers, wearers and craftspeople in India.
The Offbeat Sari: Pre-book nowNEW 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.
REBEL: Find out moreFree 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 HAPPINESSFree 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.
DESIGNER MAKER USER: PLAN YOUR VISITFree display: Until 26 March 2023
Designing for our Future Selves
Find out how design is transforming the way society can support everyone to age with greater agency and joy with this display curated by the Design Age Institute.
Designing for our Future Selves: Plan your visitOur members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions, exclusive events, discounts in the shop and café.
Join now: Become a memberBook 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 moreLooking 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
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)
Please note:
Our Atrium gallery is currently closed and will reopen on 7 April when Ai Weiwei: Making Sense exhibition opens to the public.
From 24 February, the closing time will be 18.00 (Sunday to Friday) and 21.00 on 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 from 7 April to 30 July
10.00 – 18.00
(Sunday to Friday)
10.00 – 21.00
(Saturdays)
CAFE
10.00 – 17.00
(Sunday to Friday)
10.00 – 18.00
(Saturdays)