Join a symposium exploring new approaches for a more cooperative society, based on the thinking of the late philosopher Ivan Illich. In his book ‘Tools for Conviviality’ (1973), the late Austrian ...

The first retrospective exhibition of the work of film director Wes Anderson will follow the evolution of his films from his first experiments in the 1990s, right up to his most recent, Oscar-winning ...

Join guide Edward Richards for a tour of the highlights of Barbie®:The Exhibition, delivered in British Sign Language for d/Deaf visitors using BSL and their companions. Celebrating the 65th ...

A major exhibition bringing together art, science and radical thinking to ask how design can help our planet thrive by shifting its focus beyond human needs. Why has design traditionally only focused ...

Explore a new exhibition celebrating our century-long love affair with swimming and the influence of design on everything from swimwear to art deco architecture. Celebrating our enduring love of water ...

Membership makes a great gift for a loved one to enjoy the whole year round. As a charity, your purchase provides crucial support for our programme, helping the museum to nurture a world where design ...

Delve into the music, fashion, and design stories that shaped Blitz – the club, the people, and the movement that transformed 1980s London style. Behind a door in a Covent Garden side street, the ...

Curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist with Francesca Giacomelli. This major exhibition celebrates the life and work of one of the greatest Italian designers of the 20th century, Enzo Mari, whose designs have ...

If you’ve been to a cafe you’ve probably sat on it. Let’s take a closer look at the design of what many consider to be the world’s most popular chair. German cabinetmaker Michael Thonet dreamt about ...

The museum's building is a wonder of design in itself with a rich and fascinating history. Discover 10 historic elements around the museum that tell the story of the building’s former life. An ...

The museum is always looking for bright and passionate people to join our teams and help us build the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design. For all the latest job vacancies at the ...

The world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form from architecture and fashion to graphics, product and industrial design. Design Museum Members enjoy free unlimited entry to ...