Design Museum
Description
A museum devoted to the design of modern life – now based in a new home in South Kensington.
The main museum is free to visit, but some exhibitions are chargeable.
Address
224-238 Kensington High Street,
London,
W8 6AG
Ticket prices
The main museum and displays are free to visit - some temporary exhibitions can charge for entry.
Prices last checked October 2023.
Opening Hours
The museum is open every day including bank holidays.
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Sunday - 10am to 6pm
- Mon to Thur - 10am to 5pm
- Friday - 10am to 6pm
- Saturday - 10 am to 9pm
Opening hours last checked October 2023.
Accessibility
For accessibility information, click here.
Address
Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High Street,
London,
W8 6AG
Exhibitions open now
Barbie: The Exhibition
Journey into the Barbie universe and discover over 250 remarkable objects, with rare, unique and innovative dolls dating from 1959 to the present day. What to expect Opening to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand in 2024, …
Exhibition ends on Sunday 23rd Feb £18Design Museum, Kensington
Journey into the Barbie universe and discover over 250 remarkable objects, with rare, unique and innovative dolls dating from 1959 to the present day. What to expect Opening to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand in 2024, …
The World of Tim Burton
Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major exhibition exploring his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers. Tim Burton is the creative force behind some of the most celebrated films of the last four decades, internationally …
Exhibition ends on Monday 21st Apr £24Design Museum, Kensington
Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major exhibition exploring his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers. Tim Burton is the creative force behind some of the most celebrated films of the last four decades, internationally …
PLATFORM: Bethan Laura Wood
The first solo presentation in a UK museum of the work of British designer and artist Bethan Laura Wood.
Exhibition ends on Wednesday 31st Dec FreeDesign Museum, Kensington
The first solo presentation in a UK museum of the work of British designer and artist Bethan Laura Wood.
Top events happening here
AI in the Garden: A Discussion of Possible FuturesA talk on the implications of AI technologies in garden design.
Tue 25 Mar 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:20pm£12
A talk on the implications of AI technologies in garden design.
Exhibitions opening soon
Splash! A Century of Swimming and StyleExplore the full spectrum of the design of swimming — from sports performance and fashion, to architecture.
Exhibition opens on Friday 28th Mar £16.18Design Museum, Kensington
Explore the full spectrum of the design of swimming — from sports performance and fashion, to architecture.