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The World of Tim Burton
Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major exhibition exploring his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers.
Please note: The exhibition is currently sold out until mid-November. We strongly recommend booking tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Don’t forget that members enjoy unlimited free entry to all exhibitions.
What to expect
Tim Burton is the creative force behind some of the most celebrated films of the last four decades, internationally recognised as a master of the comically grotesque and the endearingly misfit.
This major exhibition will invite visitors into his world through an exploration of the design of his unique aesthetic. While most well-known for his cinematic work, this show will display the full extent of his production as an illustrator, painter, photographer and author, as well as exploring key collaborations with designers. As a multi-disciplinary artist, his creations extend beyond the limits of mediums and formats.
Drawn from Tim Burton’s personal archive and representing the artist’s creative output from childhood to the present day, this collection of drawings, paintings, photographs, sketchbooks, moving-image works, sculptural installations, set and costume design focuses on the recurrent visual themes and motifs found in the distinctive characters and worlds found in Burton’s art and films.
This will be the final stop in a decade-long world tour for this exhibition and will be its only ever showing in the UK.
When you visit, don't forget to try our Snap AR experience before you enter the gallery.
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The World of Tim Burton 2024. Photo Lowri Cooper for the Design Museum
The World of Tim Burton 2024. Photo Rob Harris for the Design Museum
The World of Tim Burton 2024. Photo Rob Harris for the Design Museum
The World of Tim Burton 2024. Photo Rob Harris for the Design Museum
The World of Tim Burton 2024. Photo Rob Harris for the Design Museum
The World of Tim Burton 2024. Photo Rob Harris for the Design Museum
The World of Tim Burton 2024. Photo Rob Harris for the Design Museum
Untitled (Dogs in space), 1998 © Tim Burton
Untitled (Boy Series), 2009. Private Collection © Tim Burton
Untitled (Creature Series), 1994 © Tim Burton
Untitled (Creature Series), 1994. Private Collection © Tim Burton
Surrounded, 1996 © Tim Burton
From the Press
'It’s spooky, beautiful, and the exhibition of the year'
Independent
'a creepy, witty and visually ravishing
journey into a fantastical mind'
★★★★ Standard
'A fantastical voyage inside the filmmaker’s mind'
★★★★ The Telegraph
'A glorious glimpse of a Hollywood maverick'
★★★★ The Times
'...a fabulous show'
★★★★ The i
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Booking Information
Adult tickets from £19.69
Children aged 6 to 15 from £9.85
Under 6s go free
Concession/Student tickets from £14.77
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Visit our terms & conditions page for further information.
• Please note that the gallery starts closing 30 minutes before the museum closes. For opening hours and further information, please check our Plan your visit page.
• ICOM cardholders, please contact bookings@designmuseum.org for information on how to book your ticket.
• When you visit, please note that the museum accepts digital/card payments only, including ticket desk, shops and cafes.
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PLEASE NOTE
The World of Tim Burton is very popular. We recommend booking tickets in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.
Don’t forget that members enjoy unlimited free entry to all exhibitions, even when tickets are sold out. No need to book in advance, just turn up with your digital membership card.
MEMBERS GO FREE
Members enjoy unlimited entry to all exhibitions without pre-booking and discounts to our learning events, shops, and cafes. Treat yourself to a year of design inspiration or a loved one with a Gift Membership.
The World of Tim Burton – Open until 20:00 on the dates:
November
• Friday 1 November
• Saturday 2 November
• Friday 8 November
• Saturday 9 November
• Friday 15 November
• Saturday 16 November
• Friday 22 November
• Saturday 23 November
• Friday 29 November
• Saturday 30 November
December
• Friday 6 December
• Saturday 7 December
• Friday 13 December
• Saturday 14 December
• Friday 20 December
• Saturday 21 December
• Saturday 28 December
January
• Saturday 4 January
Explore
Snap Inc. AR Experience
Immerse yourself in a digital dome inspired by Burton's unique illustrations. When you visit the museum, discover a mesmerising free AR experience created by Snapchat’s Paris AR Studio honouring Tim Burton's creativity. From the museum’s atrium, explore a space-themed Burtonesque fantasy using your phone. Please note that this is a free experience open to all visitors, and no pre-booking is needed. To see 'The World of Tim Burton' exhibition, you will need to book a ticket.
Catalogue
Tim Burton: Designing Worlds Book
Pre-order the official catalogue for 'The World of Tim Burton' exhibition. The publication explores the relationship between Burtons' artistic creations and the world of design, featuring insightful essays by design experts and film critics. Delivery from 31 October. Click and collect available from 25 October.
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