Please note that on Friday 18 October the museum will close earlier at 17:00

Learning Events For Children and Young People

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 children and young people

Our Design Camps are fun and engaging in-person creative workshops suitable for children aged 8 – 11 and young people aged 11 – 14.

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Become a Member

Members get up to 20% off all our learning events, get free entry to all exhibitions for an adult, a guest and up to 3 children for a whole year, have access to private members' views and enjoy discounts in our shops and cafes.

October camps

Design Camp: Coding and Interactive Storytelling for 8 to 11 year olds

Children will learn to code by writing interactive stories inspired by Tim Burton’s unique imagination. They will write exciting narratives and turn them into simple text-based video games using the coding engine Twine.

Please note that this workshop is sold out.

Design Camp: Architecture and Worldbuilding for 11 to 14 year olds

Inspired by the settings of Tim Burton’s films, young people will create their own architectural models and scenery for a character in this session led by artist and educator Wilson Yau.

Please note that this workshop is sold out.

Design Camp: Coding and Interactive Storytelling for 11 to 14 year olds

In this introductory workshop, young people will learn to code by writing interactive stories inspired by Tim Burton’s unique imagination. They will write exciting narratives and turn them into simple text-based video games using the coding engine Twine.

Design Camp: Stop Motion Animation for 11 to 14 year olds

In this workshop led by illustrator and animator Lauren Veevers, young people will dive into the world of Tim Burton, and explore his creative process and enchanting characters before designing their very own, alongside a weird and wonderful world for them to live in.

Design Camp: Strange Designs for 8 to 11 year olds – Halloween

Inspired by unusual designs, children will be encouraged to reimagine everyday objects in this creative session led by artist and educator Sal Jones. They will take inspiration from our exhibition, 'The World of Tim Burton' to create their own designs that challenge convention.

Please note that this workshop is sold out.

Design Camp: Digital Character Design for 11 to 14 year olds

In this introductory course, young people will be introduced to character design inspired by Tim Burton's imagination. They will design their own characters with plasticine and then learn how to redesign them using 3D modelling software.

digital activities

Create and Make At Home

Bring the Design Museum to you by building your own furniture exhibition at home.

visit the collection

Designer Maker User

Our permanent display introduces part of the museum’s collection looking at modern designs through these three interconnected roles. Great for families, school groups and design lovers.

Plan your visit

The Design Museum is located on High Street Kensington.

Design Museum Shop

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

Become a member

Our members enjoy free entry to all exhibitions and discounts on our events, shops and cafe.