Opening hours
10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
10:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday
The museum is open every day, including bank holidays.
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Important notice:
On Thursday 11 September 2025, our collection gallery Designer Maker User, Fables for our Times tri-wall display, and the Design Kitchen (located on Level 2), will be closed to the public all day. The PLATFORM: Bethan Laura Wood display (located on Level 1), Design Cafe, Atrium Shop, and More Than Human exhibition (Ground floor), will remain open.
Any other closure dates are to be announced on this page.
Collection display
Our free collection display Designer Maker User is open daily until 17:00.
On the late dates below, this display will close at 18:00.
Closed on Thursday 11 September 2025.
Shops
High Street Shop & Atrium Shop
10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
10:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday
Gallery Shop
Accessible for Gallery 1 (Ground floor) exhibition ticket holders following the exhibition's opening hours.
eat & drink
10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
10:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday
Get in touch with the team via the email thedesign.kitchen@designmuseum.org to book an afternoon tea in advance.
The Design Kitchen will be closed to the public on Thursday 11 September 2025, all day.
Plan your visit
The Design Museum is located at:
224–238 Kensington High Street
London W8 6AG
Nearest tube stations:
Nearest Overground station:
What's On
Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming exhibitions, events, and more.