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The Design Museum    

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The Design Museum is a multifaceted museum, an ever-changing space for the public, industry and education to come together and explore new ideas. …

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3.5/5 · 1,559 reviews
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Jan 26, 2025
A visit to see the Tim Burton exhibition. 600 yards from the Kensington High Street tube, so easy to get to. The museum is easy to navigate and staff are friendly and direct if needed. Our exhibitio… Full review by Natalie T
Jan 22, 2025
Got to be the best way to spend two hours in London I never knew just how much work he has done It’s definitely something for all ages Full review by Rob H
Jan 22, 2025
I remember this building from the days when this was the Commonwealth Institute. It's great that it's been converted to the Design Museum. The exhibits are really interesting and varied. The building… Full review by Mal R
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Articles

The Design Museum was relocated to Kensington prior to being in a banana warehouse near Tower Bridge by River Tham…
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The Design Museum in Kensington, London exhibits product, industrial, graphic, fashion, and architectural design. In 2018, the museum wo…
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Housed within a truly distinctive and audacious 1960s structure, the former Commonwealth Institute renowned for its striking cascading ro…
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What is it? Anywhere calling itself the Design Museum had better have an architecturally fabulous building to hold its archive, and Lond…
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Facts

Established:1989
Located:224–238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG
Director:Tim Marlow

Questions & answers

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Can I store my brompton foldable bike in the cloakroom?
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There was a place to chain a bike outside and the lockers are very large so could possibly fit a foldable bike in. I think you’ll be fine.
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Is the entry free for adults?
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The free exhibition whilst cleverly, but confusingly arranged, seems to have very little content, compared to other museums in the area. I don’t know what their agenda is, but it’s not …
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The free exhibition whilst cleverly, but confusingly arranged, seems to have very little content, compared to other museums in the area. I don’t know what their agenda is, but it’s not provide a comprehensive chronological history of modern design.
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It doesn't even feel like a museum!
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It’s a very small specialists museum more interesting to people who would remember the exhibits
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So empty and unwelcoming!
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Not sure why you posed this as a question, It's a shame you had this experience, the Ferrari exhibit was so well set-up, and never eat cake at these places it'll always be expensive, rookie …
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Not sure why you posed this as a question, It's a shame you had this experience, the Ferrari exhibit was so well set-up, and never eat cake at these places it'll always be expensive, rookie error by Brian. You're 2 mins walk from the cafe's in the shopping area.
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I felt the same way!
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TA thinks you’re asking me a question but your commenting on my review, right?
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