the Design Museum

🖤 EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT 🖤 Good news if you've been meaning to see our #TheWorldOfTimBurton exhibition - we're pleased to announce that it has been extended and will now be open until 26 May 2025. The World of Tim Burton has been the most popular show of all time at the museum, chronicling the world of the fantastical filmmaker, his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers. Tap the link to book your tickets: https://bit.ly/3zJCMsq 📸 Lowri Cooper

#BarbieTheExhibition closes today - thank you to everyone who came to visit 🩷 This exhibition explored the story of Barbie through a design lens, with rare, unique and innovative dolls dating from 1959 to the present day on display. We loved seeing our visitors enjoy the show - what was your favourite moment from the exhibition? 📸 sebastienlelac via Instagram

Looking for your next volunteering opportunity? Why not consider joining our Welcomers team? 💛 Welcomers are the first people visitors meet on arrival at the museum. We want every visitor to feel welcomed and included and we can only achieve this from the diverse contributions of our volunteers. You don’t need to be a super fan of design, you just need to be curious and open to learning. Applications close at noon on 24 February - tap the link to find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3D1VKg3

Join us on 1 April for ‘Dark Fashion: The Burtonesque and the Gothic in Design’ 🕸️   Dilara Findikoglu, Tish Weinstock, Catherine Spooner and Hadeel Eltayeb will be in conversation with Dr Lucia Savi, exploring contemporary gothic culture and their manifestations in fashion design, as well as the influence of Tim Burton’s world on the catwalk and streetstyle.   Book now: https://bit.ly/3CnfLxj

The second issue of Future Observatory Journal is out - here's a sneak-peek inside 👀 This issue is about more-than-human thinking and what it means to design not just for ourselves, but for other species. In Animal House, Eliot Haworth explores a redevelopment proposal for the Mäusebunker, a disused animal testing facility in Berlin. Read the essay and explore issue #2 here: https://bit.ly/4gGUEUM

💛 NOW OPEN 💛 The first of our new annual PLATFORM displays is now open, with the inaugural display featuring the fascinating work of designer Bethan Laura Wood. The world of Bethan Laura Wood is a sumptuous explosion of colour, pattern and texture and her vibrant and varied work proves that design can be decorative and fun, yet functional. Over 70 objects are on show, including some of Wood’s most eye-catching creations, and brand-new work. The display is free and there is no need to book tickets - tap the link to find out more and plan your visit: https://bit.ly/40eQbm2

Happy Valentine’s Day from the bottom of our hearts 🫀 May your day be filled with love, romance and a touch of the wonderfully weird, just like these characters from the mind of Tim Burton. Delve into Burton's fantastical world at the Design Museum’s #TheWorldOfTimBurton exhibition, on until 26 May. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dKqVR_97

We're heading into the final weeks of #BarbieTheExhibition - have you seen it yet? 💖 The exhibition explores 65 years of the design evolution of one of the world's most famous dolls through over 250 remarkable objects. Catch it until 23 February 2025 – tap the link for tickets: https://bit.ly/3P2RGPg 📸 mylo500 via Instagram

Afternoon tea - but make it Burtonesque 🫖🍰🖤 We’re delighted to be offering a special afternoon tea at the museum inspired by #TheWorldOfTimBurton exhibition. The enchanting menu features fantastical sweet creations, perfectly baked scones and your choice of classic or vegetarian savoury dishes. Each element offers a playful nod to Burton’s iconic worlds. For more info and to book, head to the link: https://bit.ly/4jPx7n8

Join us on 11 Feb for an evening with Space Popular and Shumi Bose 🐝   Discover the innovative work of the design studio of Lara Lesmes and Fredrik Hellberg, renowned for their explorations in architecture, virtual environments and storytelling. They are also the creators of our new tri-wall, Fables for our Time.   Book now: https://bit.ly/3Pq5NxW