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The Design Museum Tour

Discover the fascinating history of the Design Museum’s building in this free 20-minute tour.

What to expect

From Exhibition Road to High Street Kensington: delve into the curious story of the Design Museum’s building. The Design Museum opened in 2016 in the former Commonwealth Institute building. The Commonwealth Institute was established, as the Imperial Institute, by royal charter from Queen Victoria in 1888 on Imperial Institute Road (now Imperial College Road) off Exhibition Road. Discover more about the fascinating history of the museum’s building in this free 20-minute tour. A 20-minute walking tour focusing on the architectural highlights of the building and history of the Design Museum.

John Pawson, London Design Museum, ®Hufton+Crow

John Pawson, London Design Museum, ®Hufton+Crow

John Pawson, London Design Museum, ®Hufton+Crow

John Pawson, London Design Museum, ®Hufton+Crow

Plan your visit

Booking information

Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 June, 14.00 daily

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Meet at the Atrium steps 5 minutes prior to the tour start time Suitable for all ages and access requirements