Opening hours
10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
10:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday
The museum is open every day, including bank holidays.
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Please note: This summer, our exhibitions ‘Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style’ and ‘More than Human’ will be closed on Mondays from 7 July until 18 August – but don’t worry, the museum is still open and ready to welcome you. Come explore our permanent collection, Designer Maker User, and all free displays, relax in the Design Café and Design Kitchen, and browse our shops. There’s still plenty to enjoy every day of the week!
Any other closure dates are to be announced on this page.
Collection display
Our free collection display Designer Maker User is open daily until 17:00.
On the late dates below, this display will close at 18:00.
Shops
High Street Shop & Atrium Shop
10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
10:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday
Gallery Shop
Accessible for Gallery 1 (Ground floor) exhibition ticket holders following the exhibition's opening hours.
eat & drink
10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
10:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday
Get in touch with the team via the email thedesign.kitchen@designmuseum.org to book an afternoon tea in advance.
Plan your visit
The Design Museum is located at:
224–238 Kensington High Street
London W8 6AG
Nearest tube stations:
Nearest Overground station:
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