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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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Jan 13, 2025
A little disappointed with the effort that went into this. They could of made a bit more effort with the set ups , put more detail into it and made it more interesting . Full review by alison m
Jan 9, 2025
One of my favorite museums in London. Interesting exhibition and nice atmosphere. I recommend it to everyone to understand how important the design around us is. Full review by Kalle A
Jan 9, 2025
A fantastic free museum in London. Always love visiting this gem when in London as it’s such a treasure! Lots of interesting exhibits for all the family and the gift shop particularly splendid too -… Full review by Megan M
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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

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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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To wasn’t when I went in February actually their was girls on the desk very friendly and it was filled with people
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I felt the same way!
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Not just me then ha ha
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