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The Design Museum is a registered charity that generates most of its operating budget from admissions, retail, charitable donations, and sponsorship.
Creating the new museum was a hugely ambitious undertaking, one that would not have been possible without the support of the Arts Council, Trusts and Foundations, companies, and individuals.
Our innovative exhibitions, partnerships, research and learning programmes evidence how design can enable this planet and its inhabitants to thrive.
Every visit, donation, and purchase supports our programme and helps us fulfil our mission to be a global hub for the transformative potential of design. an ever-changing space for the public, industry and education to come together and explore new ideas.
Help us create the most inspiring and engaging Design Museum in the world.
Explore the present and future of design through our programme of temporary exhibitions and displays, or dive into the history of modern design by visiting our permanent collection.
Book our on-demand, design-led creative workshops for schools available in a wide range of topics, which give students new perspectives on the role of designers and the impact of design in everyday life.
Our retail range offers exclusive, creative, inspiring, and sustainably sourced products, and helps you find the perfect gift for design lovers. The Design Museum also publishes its own books and exhibition catalogues, bringing you the best in contemporary design. Visit our onsite shops or buy online via designmuseumshop.com.
With beautiful views over Holland Park, our stunning building is an architectural icon and has a number of spaces that can be hired for events of all sizes. From meetings, receptions, conferences, filming, breakfasts, dinners and weddings to outdoor events, brand activations, exhibitions, and much more. We are committed to helping you design environmentally friendly events and brand activations.
The support that the Design Circle provides is fundamental to the museum’s success, enabling us to continue staging world-class exhibitions, offering expansive learning and engagement programs, and growing our reputation as the national centre for design research.
We believe that creativity is fuelled by international exchange and exposure to new ideas and perspectives. By showcasing designers, as well as working with a variety of partners around the world, we welcome conversations that will lead to further collaborations.
The Design Museum is an award-winning and internationally recognised institution that plays an important role in putting design at the heart of the cultural agenda. Our Corporate Development team is ready to work creatively with partners to deliver flexible, tailor-made benefits that achieve your goals and provide an outstanding return on investment.
Trusts and foundations support a range of dynamic museum programmes to help realise the museum’s vision that everyone understands the value of design. Trusts, Foundations and statutory funders support us to present world-class design through a programme that inspires, engages, and delights audiences.
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