The Design Musem London

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 30, 2025
We visited for the Tim Burton exhibition, I must say that the prices are very reasonable for “London prices”, we had such a wonderful and relaxed time walking around the exhibition. The display and l…Full review by blank b
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 agesFull review by Rob H
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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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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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Yes I agree. As a design museum I would have expected to at least have seen several products closely followed from the their conception though the ages to what we have now. This I …
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Yes I agree. As a design museum I would have expected to at least have seen several products closely followed from the their conception though the ages to what we have now. This I did not see. But for me, as I said in my revue, £20.08 for two smallish cups of coffee and two cakes is just beyond belief. Does the "Design Center" Still exist in Tottenham Court Road? Now that was good, but I am going back some sixty years roughly.
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I felt the same way!
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I think we are all agreed.
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