The Design Museum London Free

Discover the designs that have helped shape our cultural landscape at the Design Museum in Kensington.

Explore the leading museum devoted to design in every form, from architecture and fashion to graphics and product design. The Design Museum London offers the chance to explore the present and future of design through groundbreaking temporary displays – current and past exhibitions include Barbie, The World of Tim Burton and Enzo Mari.

What to see at the Design Museum in London

Designer Maker User is the museum’s permanent collection featuring items from areas such as fashion, architecture, engineering and the digital world. There are almost 1,000 items revealing the history of modern design through the perspectives of designer, maker and user.

Take a fresh look at familiar objects such as the London 2012 Olympic Torch, Sony Walkman, Apple iPhone and even the British road signage system.

Past exhibitions have included a look at trainers as a cultural symbol, the electronic music landscape and a humanoid robot. 

Is the Design Museum free to visit?

The Design Museum is free to visit. Some temporary exhibitions may require a fee and a pre-booked ticket.

How long does it take to see the Design Museum?

It takes between one hour and two hours to explore the Design Museum, however you can easily spend longer walking around the innovative exhibits.

Where is the Design Museum in London?

The Design Museum is situated on Kensington High Street in Kensington.

How to get to the Design Museum in London

The closest Tube station to the Design Museum is High Street Kensington (Circle and District lines) which is a seven-minute walk away. Holland Park (Central line) and Earl’s Court (District and Piccadilly) are both 15 minutes away. Kensington Olympia is the closest railway station.

Various bus routes stop close to the Design Museum.

There is cycle parking in front of the museum, as well as Santander Cycles docking stations in Phillimore Gardens and Ilchester Place.

What are the Design Museum's opening times?

The Design Museum is open from 10am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 10am to 6pm on Friday to Sunday.