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

Permanent Collection

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

the Design Museum 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

the Design Museum Cafe & the Design Kitchen

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

Plan your visit

The Design Museum is located at:

224–238 Kensington High Street
London W8 6AG

Nearest tube stations:

  • High Street Kensington (approx. 10 mins walk through Kensington High Street)
  • Earl's Court (approx. 15 mins walk through Earls Court road)
  • Holland Park (approx. 30 mins walk through the park)

Nearest Overground station:

  • Kensington Olympia (approx. 20 mins walk north-east along Hammersmith Rd and Kensington High Street).

What's On

See what's on

The museum explores the past, present and future of design through a programme of temporary exhibitions and free displays. Delve deeper into design with our events bringing together leading experts in the industry.