Design Museum

Crimsonpig101★★★★★★★★★★5.03 weeks ago

A lovely free art design museum, it's not that big unless you pay for the extra events. 2 floors, top floor has the most to see and you can see it all in around a hour. The design of the interial is wonderful n even the well lit lift has character!

Caroline Findlay★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

This was my first visit to the Design Museum, and it won’t be my last. The building itself is super impressive and visually stunning. Inside, the museum is spacious and easy to navigate. I visited specifically for the Wes Anderson: The Archives exhibition, which was exquisite. The exhibition was well curated - and being Wes Anderson, visually appealing. I spent around 2hrs there, as there is so much to see. I would definitely recommend booking tickets in advance. If visiting during a weekday go super early or later in the day, as when I was leaving around 12pm there were a lot of students entering. At 10am it wasn’t too busy and I was able to really enjoy the exhibition. There are toilets and lockers (for £1) available downstairs. There is also a tiny cafe on the ground floor, which was packed, so I didn’t stop as I wanted to sit down. The gift shops were great, with lots of items to relating to Wes Anderson and other exhibits. The museum is just a ten minute walk from High Street Kensington Station, and backs on to Holland Park - which is gorgeous and also worth visiting.

Alison Medd★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

The museums main space is a spectacular atrium with a range of exhibits scattered across the different levels. Currently over the New Year there is a really interesting Harland Miller show and film about his love of fonts. Best of all is the fantastic Wes Anderson exhibition which is full of clothing and incredibly models used in his films. Toilets are good and the cafe serves descent coffee and pastries but very little seating space. There are multiple shops with interesting books and posters too.

Angela M. Santander M.★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

An absolutely beautiful and inspiring space! This museum perfectly showcases how design is fundamental to our evolution and daily development. The building’s architecture is a masterpiece in itself the dramatic hyperbolic paraboloid roof is breathtaking and worth the visit alone. It’s fascinating to see the history of technology and furniture side by side with works from incredible emerging artists. The exhibits are curated in a very engaging way, making complex design concepts accessible and interesting. It’s a great place to discover unique pieces and understand the importance of creativity in our world. Whether you are exploring the permanent "Designer Maker User" collection or one of their world-class temporary exhibitions, it is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates innovation and style!

Amy Everson★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Its free and some interesting pieces of art to see. The design cafe was delightful too, staff provided an excellent service and the cream tea was delicious!! They have some paid exhibitions too and I would recommend buying tickets in advance for those as one was sold out on the day I visited. Not overcrowded either.