Getting here

The museum is located outside the Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone. Using a bike is a fantastic way to travel to the museum safely where a number of parking spaces are provided.

Here is some handy advice to help you enjoy your journey.

10 minute walk south-west along Kensington High Street

This is the nearest station to the museum

15 minute walk south through Holland Park

15 minute walk north-east along Hammersmith Rd and Kensington High Street

15 minute walk north along Earl's Court Road

25 mins from Exhibition Road in South Kensington

District and Circle lines to Kensington High Street, Central line to Holland Park, District and Piccadilly line to Earl's Court and District and Piccadilly line to South Kensington.

Overground network to Kensington Olympia

The following bus routes stop near to the Design Museum: 9, 10, 27, 28, 49, C1

The museum does not have a car park, click on the link below for information about parking in Kensington.

Drop off and pick up is available on Kensington High Street to the west of the junction with the Holland Green Place. Short Term coach parking is available on Seagrave Road and Bayswater Road.

Cycle parking is available in front of the museum as well as along Kensington High Street

There are many docking stations around the Design Museum and it is just a short 10 minute ride from the museum district in South Kensington.

If you are travelling on your own bicycle, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Bikeminded initiative provides useful information and tips.

Please contact the Design Museum on +44 20 3862 5900 or the Bookings Office on +44 20 3862 5937 Monday to Friday (10.00 - 17.00). For enquiries outside of these hours, please submit an online enquiry.