Seraphine Kensington Olympia
✓ Within walking distance of The Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park
🏖️ 1.28 miles from The Serpentine - Hyde Park (Good water quality)
London
Museums & Galleries · London
Design Museum
📍 W8 6AG
Photo: 35mmMan (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Retrospective of designer Es Devlin's 30-year creative practice
- Behind-the-scenes props, puppets and sets from LAIKA's stop-motion film
- Permanent collection display of iconic product and transport design
- Free display of contemporary design practice by Simone Brewster
- Learning workshops, talks and courses for adults and young people
The Design Museum in Kensington is the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design, with ever-changing exhibitions spanning sculpture, fashion, product and transport design. You can explore a retrospective of designer Es Devlin, step behind the scenes of LAIKA's stop-motion filmmaking, browse the free permanent collection of iconic designs, and join talks or workshops. It suits families, school groups and design enthusiasts alike. The museum is a short walk from Kensington High Street, with Kensington Olympia station 0.4 miles away, and The Serpentine in Hyde Park 1.4 miles away for a stroll. With 729 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's an easy addition to a longer Kensington and Chelsea stay.
Practical details
- Open
- 10:00–17:00 Mon–Thu, 10:00–18:00 Fri–Sun, closed 24–26 December
- Booking
- Contact the Bookings Office by phone or email
- Best for
- Families, school groups and design lovers
- Accessibility
- Ongoing work to make the museum more accessible and inclusive
- Parking
- No on-site car park; cycle parking available outside
From the attraction's own website on 22 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
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Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St.
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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
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Hotel Oliver
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🚆 Or come by train
- Kensington Olympia 0.4 miles
- Shepherds Bush 0.9 miles
- West Brompton 0.9 miles
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