Exhibitions Relaxed Opening Hours
Exhibitions Relaxed Opening
Join us for a Relaxed Opening of The World of Tim Burton and Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style suitable for visitors with a neurodivergent profile, sensory processing differences, SEND, neurological conditions or anxiety and their families, companions and carers.
Please note that you must book a ticket to each exhibition if you'd like to visit both galleries.
What to expect
The Relaxed Opening allows you to visit our exhibitions with fewer people in the gallery, a more relaxed attitude towards noise and movement, and additional support.
Special adjustments will include:
Fewer tickets are available per time slot, so the galleries will be less busy than usual
A small Chill Room will be available on Level -1, near the gallery entrance and exit
A selection of tactile materials from the exhibition will be available to touch during the relaxed opening
You can download a Sensory Map and a Large Print Guide for each exhibition space from our Access Information webpage, and also on this page (please scroll down to find out more)
A print copy of the Sensory Maps and Large Print Guides will be available onsite during the Relaxed opening. Please ask a member of staff for assistance
Please note that the museum’s cafés, shops, and other displays are also open to the public from 10:00am.
Please note that a video description of the entrance journey to the museum will be added to this page soon.
You can use the museum's free Wi-Fi during your visit by setting up a free account.
The recommended time to see the exhibitions is approximately one hour for each gallery space, but this really varies from visitor to visitor.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR TICKET
Pre-booking online is required as spaces are limited
Ticket sales are limited to 50% capacity, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make it to the event, please contact the team via the email bookings@designmuseum.org as soon as possible, and we will get in touch to exchange your ticket for another time.
After your booking, you will receive an automated email to confirm your purchase. And, 4 days before the event date, you will receive an email with further information to help you prepare for your visit
Suitable Age: 12 +. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible, ticket-holding adult
Please scroll down for more information and booking links.
The World of Tim Burton exhibition
Tim Burton is the creative force behind some of the most celebrated films of the last four decades, internationally recognised as a master of the comically grotesque and the endearingly misfit. This major exhibition invites visitors into his world through an exploration of the design of his unique aesthetic.
Location: Floor G
Visit the exhibition webpage for further information about The World of Tim Burton.
Book via the button link below.
Book a ticket for Tim Burton Relaxed Opening
Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style exhibition
Across three in-depth sections that reflect the three locations in which we swim — the pool, the lido and nature — the exhibition will dive into design’s role in shaping our relationship with swimming, both in the water and beside it.
Location: Level -1 (wheelchair entrance via Level -2)
Visit the exhibition webpage for further information about Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style.
Book via the button link below.
Book a ticket for Splash! Relaxed Opening
Design Museum Members Booking
Our members enjoy unlimited free entry to all our exhibitions at anytime without the need to pre-book, however, due to limited capacity, all members must book a ticket for this Relaxed Opening view.
Members can book a place for free via the link below and must present their digital membership card at the gallery entrance.
Maps and guides
The World of Tim Burton Sensory Map
Download a digital PDF of The World of Tim Burton gallery Sensory Map below, or ask a member of staff for a printed version when you visit.
The World of Tim Burton Large Text Guide
When you visit, you can ask one of our Visitor Assistants for a printed large print guide for our exhibitions. Alternatively, you can download a digital guide in PDF format directly on your phone via the links below.
Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style Sensory Map
Download a digital PDF of A Century of Swimming and Style gallery Sensory Map below, or ask a member of staff for a printed version when you visit.
Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style Large Text Guide
When you visit, you can ask one of our Visitor Assistants for a printed large print guide for our exhibitions. Alternatively, you can download a digital guide in PDF format directly on your phone via the links below.
Plan your visit
Access information
For additional information about accessibility at the museum, please visit our Access page via the link below.
This page also includes instructions on how to book a parking space or wheelchair.
Plan your visit
Visit this page for more details about the museum, including location and our facilities.
Background image: Splash! Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style exhibition space by Luke Hayes.