Wes Anderson: The Archives now open

'exquisite'

★★★★★ The Times

'delightful'

★★★★★ The Telegraph

'a scrupulously curated, visual feast'

★★★★★ The Standard

'unmissable'

★★★★★ The i

Doors are open and the reviews are in! Get ready to step into our new five-star exhibition, Wes Anderson: The Archives, and journey through 30 years of meticulously crafted filmmaking.

Book now to explore Anderson’s extraordinary collection of sketches, storyboards, notebooks, photographs, paintings, puppets, props, costumes, miniature models, and much more. Discover design stories, key collaborations and the inspiration behind the director’s most iconic creations, from early works to internationally acclaimed productions such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Isle of Dogs, and Asteroid City.

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Delve deeper with the audio guide

Discover fascinating stories behind some of the objects in the exhibition with our free audio guide on Bloomberg Connects. Download the app or access the content via browser to listen to the voices of Wes Anderson and many of his collaborators as well as an introduction by curators Johanna Agerman Ross and Lucia Savi. Don’t forget to bring your headphones to enjoy the guide.

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New afternoon tea offer

Make your visit extra special with our delicious new Design Museum Courtesan au Chocolat afternoon tea, inspired by Wes Anderson’s aesthetic. Advanced booking is recommended. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are available on request.

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Looking for the perfect gift?

Treat yourself or a loved one to exclusive products inspired by Wes Anderson: The Archives. Our exhibition range includes the official catalogue, featuring an in-depth interview with the filmmaker, as well as jewellery, prints, fashion, cameras, limited editions, and more. Members enjoy 10% off.

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Join talks and workshops

Connect and create by taking part in our public programme. Don’t miss upcoming events, including an evening of Blitz-inspired life drawing, talks with writer Robert Elms and photographer Valérie Sadoun, as well as hands-on sessions to design your own felted Christmas decorations inspired by Wes Anderson’s puppets or festive paper streamers with artist Bethan Laura Wood.

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Explore our free displays

Make the most of your visit by exploring our permanent collection, which offers a glimpse into the history of modern design, along with a variety of free displays showcasing the present and future of design practices and research for the green transition.

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Win a pair of tickets and prizes

Tatty Devine giveaway

Enter until 4 December 2025

Inspired by our must-see new exhibition, Tatty Devine has created a range of jewellery for the Design Museum Shop. From Mendl’s cake boxes and Francois Hardy records to fantastic fox cameos, all pieces are handmade in Britain. We’re giving one lucky winner a chance to win:

A pair of tickets to visit Wes Anderson: The Archives exhibition