Learning Design Museum Academy

Families and young people

A programme of activities designed for children and young people to get creative, including our popular half-term Design Camps.

Design Camps

Design Camps for ages 7 to 14

Our popular Design Camps are creative workshops for children and young people to experiment, collaborate, and explore new ideas.

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  • Don’t forget that Members enjoy up to 20% discount at our learning events and free unlimited entry to all exhibitions.

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October Design Camps

Design Camp for ages 7 to 10: Create in Clay

This workshop will introduce children to the tactile material of clay and its many properties through a day of hands-on exploration, creating pinch pots, exploring wheel throwing and turning, and making their own crafting tools.

Design Camp for ages 11 to 14: Stage Design Lab

Inspired by our Es Devlin: Other Worlds exhibition, this creative workshop invites young people to become stage designers for a day and discover how to use light, space and sound to create immersive experiences.

Design Camp for ages 11 to 14: Create in Clay

This workshop will introduce young people to the tactile material of clay and its many properties through a day of hands-on exploration, creating pinch pots, exploring wheel throwing and turning, and making their own crafting tools.

Design Camp for ages 7 to 10: Stage Design Lab

Inspired by our Es Devlin: Other Worlds exhibition, this creative workshop invites children to become stage designers for a day and discover how to use light, space and sound to create immersive experiences.

Online activities

Digital activities: Create and Make at Home

Bring the Design Museum to you by creating and making at home.

Museum collection

Designer Maker User

A free exhibition introducing part of our collection, looking at the development of modern design through these three interconnected roles. Explore the free display to discover some of the designers and makers who shaped the world we live in. Great for families, school groups and design lovers.

Designer Maker User: Family Explorer Trail

Visiting today? Check out our printable Family Explorer Trail booklet to engage your young creatives whilst experiencing the permanent collection. Suitable for children 6-10 years old - all they need is a pencil.

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Plan your visit

The Design Museum is located on High Street Kensington.

Visit our shops

Browse a curated edit of the best in design with three exciting stores and online shop.