Design Museum, Design museum in Kensington, England
The Design Museum occupies a Grade II listed building on Kensington High Street, featuring three floors dedicated to contemporary product, industrial, and architectural design exhibitions.
Sir Terence Conran established the museum in 1989 at Shad Thames before relocating to the former Commonwealth Institute building in 2016 after a substantial renovation.
The permanent Designer Maker User exhibition presents the evolution of contemporary design through manufacturing processes, creative development, and consumer interaction with products.
The museum opens Monday through Thursday from 10:00 to 17:00, Friday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours on Saturdays until 20:45 from September to December.
The reference library on the first floor maintains an extensive collection of design and architecture materials available for researchers, students, and design professionals.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Inception: 1989
Architects: Terence Conran
Official opening: 1989
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 224 - 238 Kensington, High Street, London W8 6AG W8 6AG
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00-17:00; Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; September 16-December 31 Saturday 10:00-20:45; December 24-27 off
Phone: +442038625900
Website: https://designmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 51.49990,-0.20024
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
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