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10th Anniversary Weekender
Join us for a special weekend celebrating ten years of the Design Museum in Kensington. From conversations and creative encounters to hands-on activities and unexpected discoveries, this weekend brings together the people and ideas that make us who we are and explore how design can help us imagine new possibilities for the future.
What to expect
Enjoy a weekend filled with inspiring activities celebrating the Design Museum's story and its move to our landmark building in Kensington 10 years ago.
Saturday 21 November: Meet, Share, Celebrate
On Saturday, join us for a day of inspiring conversations and shared stories. Meet the people behind the ideas and discover new perspectives on design.
Take part in 'Meet the Museum', an opportunity to chat with designers, artists and creative voices; explore the museum with special staff-led tours and access-focused experiences; and join Chief Executive and Director Tim Marlow for a special afternoon conversation with Yinka Ilori. Members can also enjoy a celebratory moment with the museum team.
From the stories behind the work to the ideas shaping our shared future, Saturday is an invitation to connect with the people, perspectives and possibilities that make the Design Museum a place to meet, belong and be inspired.
Sunday 22 November: Explore, Make, Imagine
On Sunday, we continue our anniversary celebrations with a family-friendly day of creativity and discovery. The programme will include talks, live performances, hands-on workshops and the chance to meet museum staff, explore our exhibitions and get creative together. From playful activities to new perspectives on design, there will be plenty to inspire curious minds of all ages.
Saturday events
BSL Tour: The Architecture of the Design Museum
Discover the story of the museum building and the PLATFORM: Simone Brewster display in this group tour for D/deaf visitors who use British Sign Language.
Limited spaces; pre-booking recommended.
An Afternoon with Yinka Ilori and Tim Marlow
Join artist and designer Yinka Ilori for a special conversation exploring how design can tell stories, express identity and bring people together.
Limited spaces; pre-booking recommended.
Sunday events
Yoga at the Museum
Take in the morning with a special yoga session held in the museum's Atrium, coinciding with the Design Museum's 10th Anniversary Weekender celebrations.
Limited spaces; pre-booking recommended.
Curator Tour of PLATFORM: Simone Brewster
Join us for a group tour exploring the stories behind PLATFORM: Simone Brewster, delivered by the display curator Hadeel Eltayeb, as part of the museum's 10th Anniversary Weekender.
Limited spaces; pre-booking recommended.
A Museum in the Making
Join design studio OMMX for a playful, collaborative workshop where you’ll work together to reimagine the museum. Bring your ideas together in a collective mural as part of the Design Museum's 10th Anniversary Weekender.
This is a free event; pre-booking is not required.
Additional information
• Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
• Please note there may be photography at the event.
• This event is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access throughout the museum.
• A chill-out space will be available during event hours.
• If you have any questions, you can reach us at publicpractice@designmuseum.org
Plan your visit
Visit information
• This weekend's event is free. Pre-booking is required for some of the activities listed.
• Visit our terms & conditions page for further information.
• Visit this page for further Access information.
Our story
Photos by Hélène Binet for the Design Museum, 2016
Background image: Aaron Parsons for the Design Museum.