the Design Museum - Season's Greetings from the Design Museum 💫

 

Follow @designmuseum     © Tim Burton   Season's Greetings    Thank you for visiting us this year and helping us create what has been an incredibly magical year. Your visit to our exhibitions, shops, and events enables the museum to continue our mission to be a global hub for the transformative potential of design. Scroll down to revisit some of our selected highlights from the last twelve months or discover what we have going on over the festive period.

Join us over the holidays

Barbie®: The Exhibition Until 23 February   Last chance to journey into the Barbie universe and discover the design evolution of one of the world’s most loved dolls. This major exhibition celebrates Barbie's 65th anniversary and brings together rare dolls dating back from 1959 to the present day.   Book now

The World of Tim Burton Until 21 April   Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major retrospective featuring over 500 items from Burton’s 50-year career. Immerse yourself in his magical and distinctive production as an illustrator, painter, photographer and author, as well as key collaborations with designers.    Book now

The World of Tim Burton Afternoon Tea Until 21 April   Delight your senses with our eccentric Tim Burton-inspired afternoon tea, with lovely views overlooking the greenery of Holland Park. Indulge in sweet creations, perfectly baked scones, and your choice of classic or vegetarian savoury dishes.   Find out more

Revisit some of this year's highlights

Hans Ulrich Obrist takes a walk through our Enzo Mari exhibition   Hear from Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries and guest curator of our memorable Enzo Mari exhibition, on why Mari is such an important and influential designer.   Watch here   Curator Danielle Thom talks about the evolution of Barbie   Listen to Danielle Thom, curator of Barbie®: The Exhibition, as she explores themes of our current exhibition in this video created in collaboration with Bloomberg Connects.   Watch here

the Design Museum - 📣 Now Open: ‘Changing Spaces: 60 Years of Design with Habitat’

 

Follow @designmuseum     Photo by Ivan Jones © Habitat Now Open: Changing Spaces   60 Years of Design with Habitat    Until 11 August   Our new interactive installation, Changing Spaces: 60 Years of Design with Habitat is now open.   This free installation celebrates the 60th anniversary of one of Britain’s best-loved home and furniture brands with five interactive displays that chart how design influences and reflects the world around us.   From colourful and textured statement pieces, to considered lighting and spaces designed for slow living, visitors will see iconic objects from the brand's new 60 years of design collection inspired by its heritage.   Share your visit with us @designmuseum #HabitatChangingSpaces Plan your visit Join a celebratory late  Changing Spaces: Habitat Lates Event Thursday 18 July, 18:30 – 21:00   Join us for an evening filled with lively discussion and an opportunity to enjoy Habitat's installation with drinks, nibbles, and items from their 60th anniversary collection gifted on the exit. Spaces are limited, save your spot!   Book now Selling fast  Barbie®: The Exhibition Now Open   Tickets are selling fast! Step into the Barbie universe in our major exhibition showcasing the design evolution of one of the world’s most famous dolls. It celebrates the 65th anniversary of the Barbie® brand featuring over 250 objects including fashion, architecture, furniture and vehicle design.    Book your Barbie tickets Discover our new pink range  Shop online or visit our high street shop   In homage to Barbie: The Exhibition, we've curated a dreamy edit of pink and pastel home décor and accessories available to buy in our online shop. Official Barbie products can be purchased exclusively in our High Street Kensington shop, which has been transformed into a haven for all things Barbie-inspired!    Click here to browse the online shop   Combine your visit with Enzo Mari