What's on

Pre-booking is recommended for paid exhibitions and events.
No pre-booking is needed to access the free displays.

Plan your visit

Exhibitions and displays

The museum explores the past, present and future of design through a programme of temporary exhibitions and pop-ups.

Talks, events and workshops

Delve deeper into design. Join a specialist course, workshop or talk and learn more about design from leading experts in the industry.

Eat & Drink

Enjoy delicious, ethically-sourced drinks and snacks in our new spaces – the Design Kitchen (second floor) and the Design Cafe (ground floor), operated by Leafi.

For Schools and Colleges

Supporting the National Curriculum for Design and Technology and tailored for key stages 2 – 5, we offer students and educators design education facilities and workshops supporting a vibrant programme connected with the wider ecology of design practice, networks and communities.

For Families

The Design Museum wants to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and designers through regular events and activities aimed at children aged 5-11 years.