Opening hours
The museum is open every day, including bank holidays.
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Opening times:*
Monday 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday 10:00 – 17:00
Friday 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 10:00 – 18:00
*Please note that some of our temporary exhibitions will close at 20:00 on selected dates. Scroll down to find a list of late openings.
Temporary Exhibitions
Sept – Oct
Saturday 20 September
Friday 26 September
Saturday 27 September
Friday 3 October
Saturday 4 October
Saturday 11 October
Saturday 18 October
Saturday 25 October
Friday 31 October
Nov – Dec
Saturday 1 November
Saturday 8 November
Saturday 15 November
Saturday 22 November
Saturday 29 November
Saturday 6 December
Saturday 13 December
Saturday 20 December
Nov – Dec
Saturday 22 November
Saturday 29 November
Saturday 6 December
Saturday 13 December
Saturday 20 December
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.
Closed on Thursday 11 September 2025.
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.
Please note that the Design Kitchen will be closed on Thursday 11 September, 17 and 18 September, and on Thursday 4 December. The Design Cafe will remain open on these dates.
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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