Design Museum

The Design Museum was first opened in 1989 and is the world’s premier venue for Industrial Design, Architecture and Fashion. The site of a former warehouse, the Design Museum is housed in a striking white building with views of the Thames and Tower Bridge.

The founder of the Museum was Sir Terence Conran, the driving force behind the Boilerhouse design project- formerly housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Museum not only holds permanent exhibits, but also hosts many events and exhibitions throughout the year.

On the first floor- the Blueprint Café provides an ideal opportunity to reflect on the many, varied displays and objects on view. In addition to some of the classic design pieces from the 20th Century, the upper floor of the Design Museum is dedicated to Contemporary design and has featured a pair of trainers and an Aston Martin car. Among the other exhibits featured are television sets, furniture, washing machines, radios and a collection of cars.

The Design Museum stands not only as a celebration of mass production and technological design but is also the UK's largest provider of education resources and runs many courses for students and teachers alike.

The Design Museum is easily accessed via Tower Bridge underground station.