Design Museum

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Telephone

General Enquiries

020 7403 6933

Recorded Information

020 7940 8790

Fax

0870 909 1909

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The Design Museum is one of the world’s leading museums of modern and contemporary design. Since its foundation in 1989, the museum has become the cultural champion of UK design and won international acclaim for exhibitions of modern design history and contemporary design innovation. This stylish museum has a regularly changing exhibition programme covering a wide range of themes from product and graphic design, fashion, furniture, architecture and engineering. In addition to fascinating exhibitions the museum also has a riverside café serving sandwiches, salads and cakes by Konditor and Cook and offers spectacular views of the Thames and Tower Bridge. The Design Museum Shop stocks a comprehensive range of design-led products and books from design classics to the latest innovations.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

Daily 10.00-17.45.
Last admission 17.15.

Closed: Christmas Day
Boxing Day

Admission charges

Adults £8.50
Concessions £6.50
Students £5.00
FREE - for under 12s & Members

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Refreshments
Shop

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Touch exhibits
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Loan service
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Mail order service available

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Design Museum
28 Shad Thames
London
SE1 2YD
England

Website

E-mail

Information

Ticket bookings

Telephone

General Enquiries

020 7403 6933

Recorded Information

020 7940 8790

Fax

0870 909 1909

Collection details

Science and Technology, Photography, Design, Decorative and Applied Art, Architecture

Collections services

Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Design Museum
28 Shad Thames
London
SE1 2YD
England

Website

E-mail

Information

Ticket bookings

Telephone

General Enquiries

020 7403 6933

Recorded Information

020 7940 8790

Fax

0870 909 1909

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Design Museum presents Inside Out

14 — 15 May 2010

Better out than in. Stroll along moon lit river past flood lit monument to fall upon a Design Museum turned inside out on this occasion of nocturnal navigation. Illuminate your walk from London Bridge with our fact filled trail downloadable from designmuseum.org. Then from the comfort of the river walkway view large scale projections of photographs from current exhibition Urban Africa David Adjaye, gaze at a display inside the Design Museum Tank, and press nose to pane to watch the box for clues of how to get free tickets to Design Overtime on 25 June.

Suitable for

All ages

When

8:45pm-5:10am

Where

Design Museum

Admission

Free

Design Museum
28 Shad Thames
London
SE1 2YD
England

Website

E-mail

Information

Ticket bookings

http://designmuseum.org/schools-and-colleges/secondary

Telephone

General Enquiries

020 7403 6933

Recorded Information

020 7940 8790

Fax

0870 909 1909

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Face to face resources

OPTIMUM CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS

Devised to maximise students’ creative skills, these innovative workshops mirror and explore the design process as used by design industry professionals and can be classified as ‘Work Related Learning’ for students studying on the new Creative and Media Diploma.
Choose from…
Supernatural:
Taking inspiration from a special nature inspired handling collection, this workshop explores how natural forms can be used as a key part of the design process.
Target Practice
Explore how we live, work and interact with design in our day to day lives through character profiling, product analysis, designing and discussion.

How to obtain

Advance booking is essential please email learning@designmuseum.org so we have written confirmation of the cancellation.

Secondary/ FE Workshops - Product Evaluation

http://www.designmuseum.org/education

Aimed at Key Stage 4 and AS/A2 level students, our Secondary Product Evaluation Workshops can also be modified for students at Key Stage 3. Based on a unique product handling collection, each workshop is a one hour hands-on session, combining observation, product handling, drawing, discussion and problem-solving.
Choose from the following Secondary Product Evaluation Workshops: Mystery Products, Chairs, Lighting, Graphics,
Recyclyed Products, Fashion Textiles or Mobile Phones.

How to obtain

Booking is essential
For more information and booking call 020 7940 8782 or visit www.designmuseum.org/education

Paper-based and downloads

Primary Design Workshops

http://www.designmuseum.org/education

Our Primary Design + Creativity Workshops support National Curriculum and QCA requirements for Design + Technology and History at Key Stage 2. Based on our unique product handling collections, each 90 minute workshop combines observation and evaluation, drawing, discussion and creative opportunities.
Choose from the following Primary Design + Creativity Workshops: Recycle!, Chairs, Chocolate Box, Fashion Textiles or Mobile Phones.

How to obtain

For further information and booking call 020 7940 8782 or visit www.designmuseum.org/education
Advance booking essential.

Resources

Colleges - Design Stories

http://www.designmuseum.org/education

Our unique Design Stories series offers inspiring opportunities for AS/A2 design students to learn about the real world of design from its rising stars. Innovative young designers talk about their design education, early career path, creative process and exciting current projects. All sessions include Q&A opportunities.

How to obtain

For further information and booking call 020 7940 8782 or visit http://www.designmuseum.org/schools-and-colleges/colleges
Advance booking essential.

face to face resources

Sunday Workshops

http://www.designmuseum.org/families/workshops

Come along to the Design Museum on Sundays at 14.00 for creative workshops inspired by the collection and exhibitions. Workshops are suitable for children aged 5-11 years and take place in the Design Museum Space.

How to obtain

Booking is essential for these very popular workshops. Once you've booked, turn up 15 minutes prior to start time. Price for children per session is £4 and £8.50 per accompanying adult.

Design Museum
28 Shad Thames
London
SE1 2YD
England

Website

E-mail

Information

Ticket bookings