Adult learning

The Design Museum is a centre for design education in the twenty-first century, harnessing the potential of design to tackle the challenges of today’s complex world, from local to global.

What to expect

The museum is an ever-changing space where the public, industry, and education come together to explore new ideas. Everyone is welcome to get involved and enjoy a range of learning events, research initiatives and workshops – from our public programme of talks, panel discussions, and live events to the Design Museum Academy, which offers practical workshops and courses on design disciplines and creative skills.

Our diverse programme provides opportunities to inspire you to think, experiment, and engage with design – whether you're a designer, a creative, a student, part of a community group, or simply a design lover and enthusiast. From talks and panels to workshops and guided visits, there's something to suit every taste.

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Public Programme

Our public programme brings together leading designers, thinkers, and creative professionals to explore how design is shaping today’s complex world. These events invite you to deepen your understanding of design and boost your creativity through a variety of talks and activities.

Design Museum Academy

Our practical courses and workshops provide opportunities for creative learning and exploration, highlighting the value of design in everyday life and its role in the green transition. These sessions encourage you to explore design processes and thinking, and to further develop your skills.

Growing Together: Dame Sylvia Crowe Garden

Growing Together explores design and horticulture as catalysts for positive social change and nurtures community connections in response to the planetary emergency.

Upcoming events

Delve deeper into design. Join a creative workshop or talk and learn more about design from leading experts in the industry.