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Public guided tours: "Colours of Our Time"

Public tour
12 May 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 h

On Sunday at 2 p.m. and 2.30 p.m., friends of beautiful design and all other interested parties can go on a 30-minute exploration tour of the Red Dot Design Museum. Participants in the guided tours are given a brief overview of the "Colours of Our Time" exhibition and learn about the fascinating architecture of the museum.

The tour will be conducted in German!

Participation fee: free of charge
Admission: 9 euros or reduced: 4 euros
Children under 12 years: Admission free

As the group size is limited to a maximum of 20 participants, prior registration is requested (via phone: +49 201 301040 or by e-mail to museum@red-dot.de).

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20 June 2023 – 31 May 2024

Special exhibition

Milestones in Contemporary Design 2023–2024

The exhibition on the first floor presents the best products of 2023 - the current milestones in international product design.

20 June 2023 – 31 May 2024

Special exhibition

Design on Stage 2023–2024

Award-winning products from all over the world are guests at the Red Dot Design Museum until the end of May 2024.

22 February 2024 – 2 June 2024

Special exhibition

Colours of Our Time – Identity and Difference in Design

The special exhibition on the theme of "Colour in Design" can be seen from 22 February to 2 June 2024.

12 April 2024 – 26 May 2024

Special exhibition

"World’s Best Communication Design 2023 and Highlights from NRW"

The Red Dot Design Museum in Essen is showing award-winning communication design from around the world in the exhibition "World’s Best Communication Design 2023 and Highlights from NRW".

5 May 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 h

Public tour

Public guided tour: "Colours of Our Time"

The Red Dot Design Museum offers a half-hour public tour at 2 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. each Sunday. Participation is free of charge (however, the normal museum admission fee must be paid).

Please note: The tour will be conducted in German!

12 May 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 h

Public tour

Public guided tours: "Colours of Our Time"

The Red Dot Design Museum offers a half-hour public tour at 2 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. each Sunday. Participation is free of charge (however, the normal museum admission fee must be paid).

Please note: The tour will be conducted in German!

19 May 2024 | 13:00 – 15:00 h

Permanent exhibition

International Museum Day at the Red Dot Design Museum

International Museum Day: The Red Dot Design Museum is offering free public guided tours (in German) every half hour between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-want.

26 May 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 h

Public tour

Public guided tours: "Colours of Our Time"

The Red Dot Design Museum offers a half-hour public tour at 2 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. each Sunday. Participation is free of charge (however, the normal museum admission fee must be paid).

Please note: The tour will be conducted in German!

30 May 2024 | 13:00 – 15:00 h

Public tour

Family Day at Zollverein: Free public guided tours at the Red Dot Design Museum

Family Day at Zollverein: The Red Dot Design Museum is offering public tours every half hour between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission to the museum is on a "Pay What You Want" basis. Participation in the tours is free of charge.

Please note: The tours will be conducted in German

10 June 2024 – 24 June 2024

Permanent exhibition

Museum closed

The Red Dot Design Museum will be closed as of 10 until 24 June 2024 for the public. During this period, we are preparing two new special exhibitions for our visitors: "Milestones in Contemporary Design 2024" and "Design on Stage 2024". Starting Tuesday, 25 June 2024, the exhibitions will be open for the public.

25 June 2024 – 1 June 2025

Special exhibition

Milestones in Contemporary Design 2024–2025

The exhibition on the first floor presents the best products of 2024 the current milestones in international product design.

25 June 2024 – 1 June 2025

Special exhibition

Design on Stage 2024–2025

Award-winning products from all over the world are guests at the Red Dot Design Museum until the end of May 2025.