Exhibitions Relaxed Opening
Exhibitions Relaxed Opening Hours
Join us for a Relaxed Opening of our exhibitions, suitable for people who might find visiting museums overwhelming. A dedicated team will welcome visitors with a neurodivergent profile, sensory processing differences, SEND, neurological conditions, or anxiety and their families, companions, and carers.
What to expect
The Relaxed Opening allows you to visit our exhibitions with fewer people in the gallery, a more relaxed attitude towards noise and movement, and additional support.
Special adjustments will include:
Fewer tickets are available per time slot, so the galleries will be less busy than usual
A small Chill Room will be available on Level -1, near the gallery entrance and exit
A selection of tactile materials from the exhibition will be available to touch during the relaxed opening
You can download a Sensory Map and a Large Print Guide for each exhibition space from our Access Information webpage, and also on this page (please scroll down to find out more)
A print copy of the Sensory Maps and Large Print Guides will be available onsite during the Relaxed opening. Please ask a member of staff for assistance
Please note:
You must purchase a ticket to each exhibition
The museum’s cafés, shops, and other displays are also open to the public from 10:00am
You can use the museum's free Wi-Fi during your visit by setting up a free account
The recommended time to see the exhibitions is approximately one hour for each gallery space, but this really varies from visitor to visitor
How to book your ticket:
Pre-booking online is required as spaces are limited
Ticket sales are limited to 50% capacity, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make it to the event, please contact the team via the email bookings@designmuseum.org as soon as possible, and we will get in touch to exchange your ticket for another time.
After your booking, you will receive an automated email to confirm your purchase. And, 4 days before the event date, you will receive an email with further information to help you prepare for your visit
Suitable Age: 12 +. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible, ticket-holding adult
Scroll down for more information and booking links.
NIGO: From Japan with Love Relaxed Opening
Wednesday 15 July 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Sunday 19 July 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Explore the vision and legacy of Japanese designer and creative director NIGO – from street style to music and beyond, in the first UK exhibition showcasing his multifaceted creative work, alongside vintage objects and traditional crafts from his personal collection.
This landmark exhibition features over 700 objects, with highlights including a recreation of NIGO’s teenage bedroom, rare designs, ceramics hand-thrown by NIGO himself, and a life-size glass tea house made especially for the exhibition. His work draws on influences spanning vintage Americana, streetwear, hip-hop, traditional Japanese craft and growing up in 1980s Tokyo.
Location: GALLERY 2 (Level -1)
Visit the exhibition webpage for further information about NIGO: From Japan with Love
Es Devlin - Relaxed Opening
Dates for the Relaxed Opening Hours to be announced soon.
Enter the extraordinary world of Es Devlin in the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist and designer’s 30-year practice in sculpture, performance, language and light. Explore the first museum show in the UK dedicated to Es Devlin’s work, revealing the story behind the artist's extraordinary 30-year practice spanning kinetic stage sculptures to monumental art installations.
Location: GALLERY 1 (Level G)
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Access information
For additional information about accessibility at the museum, please visit our Access page via the link below.
This page also includes instructions on how to book a parking space or wheelchair.
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Visit this page for more details about the museum, including location and our facilities.