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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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Nov 7, 2024
Small museum mostly featuring graphic design, modern fashion and tech, and also has some paid limited time exhibits. The Barbie and Tim Burton ones were on when we went, however we just enjoyed the f… Full review by xx_Yuki_xx
Nov 4, 2024
Enjoyed the Tim Burton Exhibition as a ticketed attraction inside the building. There are areas to explore for free and a cafe and shop also. The exhibition is a must see for any Tim Burton fans and … Full review by Metropolitan_Man
Oct 6, 2024
I been here many times. This time I came to see Barbie. The show explore the archive of barbie doll created in 1959. It shows the world's most famous toy her fashion, cars and more... Full review by rajesh p
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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…
cityseeker.com
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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We were welcomed by lovely volunteer who explained history of the building; the space is spectacular, why would you fill it? Two flights of stairs to the exhibition are worth climbing. Look …
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We were welcomed by lovely volunteer who explained history of the building; the space is spectacular, why would you fill it? Two flights of stairs to the exhibition are worth climbing. Look upwards and appreciate space in a crowded city.
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I felt the same way!
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Such a shame they can’t get it right
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