Design Museum

The Design Museum    

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The Design Museum is a multifaceted museum, an ever-changing space for the public, industry and education to come together and explore new ideas. …

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May 21, 2025
Attended the Tim Burton Exhibition - to be honest it was one of the reasons for our trip to London. Am a long time fan and dragged my other half to see it. To see the wealth of his back catalogue in…Full review by bluebeck7
May 3, 2025
I attended the Barbie exhibition at the Design Museum in London on 7 September 2024. I’ve always loved Barbie’s and this exhibition showed what a truly iconic doll she is. The exhibition was launched…Full review by jennykW8677CX
Apr 30, 2025
Located next to Holland Park this fascinating museum houses all sorts of inspiration in design and function. We came to see the Swim exhibit and it did not disappoint. It showcased swimming pool desi…Full review by tridentpm
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The Design Museum was relocated to Kensington prior to being in a banana warehouse near Tower Bridge by River Tham…
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Housed within a truly distinctive and audacious 1960s structure, the former Commonwealth Institute renowned for its striking cascading ro…
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Facts

Established:1989
Located:224–238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG
Director:Tim Marlow

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Can I store my brompton foldable bike in the cloakroom?
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There was a place to chain a bike outside and the lockers are very large so could possibly fit a foldable bike in. I think you’ll be fine.
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Is the entry free for adults?
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The free exhibition whilst cleverly, but confusingly arranged, seems to have very little content, compared to other museums in the area. I don’t know what their agenda is, but it’s not …
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The free exhibition whilst cleverly, but confusingly arranged, seems to have very little content, compared to other museums in the area. I don’t know what their agenda is, but it’s not provide a comprehensive chronological history of modern design.
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It doesn't even feel like a museum!
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It’s a very small specialists museum more interesting to people who would remember the exhibits
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So empty and unwelcoming!
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Yes I agree. As a design museum I would have expected to at least have seen several products closely followed from the their conception though the ages to what we have now. This I …
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Yes I agree. As a design museum I would have expected to at least have seen several products closely followed from the their conception though the ages to what we have now. This I did not see. But for me, as I said in my revue, £20.08 for two smallish cups of coffee and two cakes is just beyond belief. Does the "Design Center" Still exist in Tottenham Court Road? Now that was good, but I am going back some sixty years roughly.
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I felt the same way!
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Not just me then ha ha
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For opening times, instructions on how to get to the museum, and further information, please check our Plan Your Visit page.
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Check in: Jul 13 · Check out: Jul 14

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