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The Design Museum    

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The Design Museum in Kensington, London exhibits product, industrial, graphic, fashion, and architectural design. In 2018, the museum won the European Museum of the Year Award.

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Mar 20, 2024
The Rebel exhibition on the British Fashion Council's New Gen program was so interesting! There were so many incredible pieces and I learned so much about contemporary British designers. I didn't get… Full review by emwhitnall
Mar 9, 2024
I wanted to like the Design Museum. But I can't. It's pretty boring, soulless, with acres of wasted space in an interesting building which is poorly used. Lots of "meeting rooms" and offices on show;… Full review by AndyLW77
Feb 11, 2024
We went to a temporary exhibition of rebel fashion, which was stunning and extensive. We then went to the top floor restaurant and had an excellent lunch of poached egg and avocado followed by cake. … Full review by Josepha M

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Director:Tim Marlow
Established:1989

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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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To wasn’t when I went in February actually their was girls on the desk very friendly and it was filled with people
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I felt the same way!
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I think we are all agreed.
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