Design Museum

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Always interesting 11th November 2008

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well worth a visit

yoleey2k

Interesting museum 3rd September 2008

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Nice, cosy museum. The rooms are decorated to match the exhibition on at the time, which creates a really nice atmosphere. Even though the building itself is relatively small, there is a feeling of space. The exhibitions are varied and very interesting. Most of them have factual information that provides the story behind the exhibition which is a great read. Photography is generally allowed so I have got some great pictures from some beautiful light displays. The shop at the entrance is wonderful, full of weird and interesting items from all over the world that are perhaps not available anywhere else. Great little museum.

greedoe

Great venue with wonderful exhibits 22nd February 2008

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I've been here a couple of times for some wonderful and varied exhibits. First time was for the Peter Saville exhibit, showcasing the work he did for Factory Records and some Japanese design magazine among other things. They had samples of materials he used for his shoots, including the leaf from the True Faith 12" and some of the materials that inspired the early Factory sleeves.

I've also seen a Saul Bass exhibit there, showcasing the man who did most of Hitchcock's opening title sequences among other things.

They also have more off the wall exhibits, like the chair exhibit I saw, as well as an exhibit that was basically the history of video games, complete with then-current consoles available to play on.

They also have a shop where you can buy design related books, as well as merchandise related to current exhibitions. They also have a nice little cafe.