Opening hours

Monday to Thursday 10:00 – 17:00
Friday to Sunday 10:00 – 18:00

Open on bank holidays.

Please note that the museum will be fully closed to the public over Christmas on 24, 25 and 26 December, reopening on 27 December 2026.

the Design Museum Shops

10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
10:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday

the Design Museum Cafe & Design Kitchen

the Design Museum Cafe: 10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
(Location: Level G)

the Design Kitchen: 12:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
(Location: Level 2)

Both spaces close at 18:00 Friday to Sunday

Plan your visit

The Design Museum is located at:

224–238 Kensington High Street
London W8 6AG

Nearest tube stations:

  • High Street Kensington (approx. 10 mins walk through Kensington High Street)
  • Earl's Court (approx. 15 mins walk through Earls Court road)
  • Holland Park (approx. 30 mins walk through the park)

Nearest Overground station:

  • Kensington Olympia (approx. 20 mins walk north-east along Hammersmith Rd and Kensington High Street).

See what's on

The museum explores the past, present and future of design through a programme of temporary exhibitions and free displays. Delve deeper into design with our events bringing together leading experts in the industry.

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