The museum will be closed on 24, 25, and 26 December, and will reopen on 27 December.

The Design Museum's DNA

Discover the museum's vision, mission, values and commitments.

Our vision:

Design enables this planet and its inhabitants to thrive.

Our mission:

To be a global hub for the transformative potential of design.

Our values:

Empathy

Collaboration

Curiosity

Impact

Our commitments:

Design for a Greener Future: A commitment to nurturing a greener future. As an institution, it is important that we take up the challenge in our own work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion: A commitment to combating racism within the museum and the design industry at large.

More about the Design Museum

A registered charity, the Design Museum is a multifaceted museum, an ever-changing space for the public, industry and education to come together and explore new ideas.