European Museum of the Year 2018
Discover what's on – from temporary exhibitions to talks, workshops, free displays and more
Plan your visitUntil 24 March 2019 Now open
The most important place in the world is changing – explore the big questions about today's home and how past visions might be shaping our future
Find out moreUntil 6 January Now open
The museum's annual celebration of the most original and exciting products, concepts and designers in the world today
Find out moreFrom the ultimate exploration of Stanley Kubrick’s body of work and contemplating human existence on Mars to the storytelling power of architecture – see what’s in store for 2019.
Find out moreOpens 20 October 2018 Free display
Peter Barber: 100 Mile City and Other Stories
The acclaimed British architect and urbanist explores the constraints and possibilities presented by London’s current housing crisis
Find out moreDiscover design with the Design Museum's talks, workshops, courses and family events programme
Find out moreGetting to Kensington
The Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High Street
London
W8 6AG
Opening Hours
Open daily 10:00 – 18:00
Last admission 17:00
The museum will be open late on the first Friday of every month from 10:00 – 20:00 (last admission 19:00)
The Design Museum is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Admission and tickets
Tickets are now on sale for all exhibitions. Book online now or call the Bookings office (Mon - Fri 10:00 - 17:00) on +44 20 3862 5937.
what's on
Hear Amsterdam-based design-duo Studio Formafantasma, explore the design story behind their project, Ore Streams.
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