Times and prices
The museum is free to enter, tickets can be bought for the temporary exhibitions.
opening times
the Design Museum
The museum is open late on the first Friday of every month until 20:00.
Open every day (excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) from 10.00 to 18.00 – last entry 17.00.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The museum will be closing at 14.00 on 14 November 2019 due to filming. Last entry on this day will be 13.00.
the Design Museum Shop
Open daily 10.00 - 18.00
Exhibition Prices
Moving to Mars
The journey to the Red Planet has become one of the great challenges of our time. Through immersive recreations and new commissions, discover how every detail of this extraordinary mission must be designed.
Tickets for this exhibition are offered as one-hour time slots. If you purchased a Pioneer Ticket or any advance ticket, you can visit at any time on the day you selected.
Tickets £16 (weekdays) / £18 (Saturday & Sunday)
Student, concession, family and gift tickets available*
Free to members
*Concession tickets include seniors (over 60 years), the disabled and companion and job seekers.
Last exhibition entry 16.45
Beazley Designs of the Year
Discover the most innovative designs across fashion, architecture, digital, transport, product and graphic design from the past 12 months, as nominated by design experts from around the world.
Tickets for this exhibition are offered as access anytime day tickets.
Tickets £12
Student, concession, family and gift tickets available*
Free to members
*Concession tickets include seniors (over 60 years), the disabled and companion and job seekers.
Last exhibition entry 17.00
Other prices
Talks and events
Discover the museum's inspiring programme of talks and events. Prices may vary, however you can use the following prices as a guide - Adult £10 and student/concession £7.50. Members receive up to 50% discount and 5 days priority booking for talks and events.
Workshops and activities
A range of workshops and activities across disciplines and age groups so everyone can learn new design skills. Visit the Workshops and activities section for further details about the free and ticketed opportunities.
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