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Housed in a 1950's Thameside
warehouse near Tower Bridge the Design Museum is one of the worlds
leading museums dedicated to contemporary design in all its forms. The
museum's exhibition programme focuses on design disciplines ranging
from architecture and graphics to automotive design, furniture,
household objects and fashion.
The Collection gallery includes over 1000 pieces of
contemporary and 20th century design focusing on items from the past,
present as well as innovative prototypes and ideas for the future. It
has developed as an institution of international status and
significance, playing an important role in making design and
architecture an integrated part of our culture.
The Design Museum's mission is to celebrate, entertain
and inform.
21 Oct – 31 Jan - David Chipperfield – Form
Matters
18 Sept – 8 Mar - Designers in Residence
18 Nov – 07 Mar - Ergonomics Real Design &
Less & More - the design ethos of Dieter Rams
The shop has an interesting range of gift ideas and
books. The Blueprint Cafe on the first floor has a balcony with superb
views over the River Thames.
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