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The Red Dot Design Museum is a museum in Essen where the winning products of the Red Dot Design Award are presented. The Red Dot Design Award is an international product design and communication design prize awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen with prize categories for product design, design agencies, and design concepts. The Red Dot Design Museum is located on the premises of the historical Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex.

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#2 Art & Design in Essen #1 Science & Technology in Essen #53 Art & Design in North Rhine – Westphalia #60 Science & Technology in North Rhine – Westphalia #29 Contemporary art museums in North Rhine – Westphalia #53 Industrial & heritage museums in North Rhine – Westphalia #120 Contemporary art museums in Germany
Red Dot Design Museum
Gelsenkirchener Straße 181
45309 Essen

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
11:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
11:00 – 18:00
Thursday
11:00 – 18:00
Friday
11:00 – 18:00
Saturday
11:00 – 18:00
Sunday
11:00 – 18:00

Closed on: 24, 25, 31 December & 1 January

Admission

0 – 11Free
Reduced€4.00
Family€16.00
Normal rate€6.00
Students€4.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

Gelsenkirchener Straße 181, Essen

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany, offers visitors an engaging experience centered around contemporary design. Located in the historic Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, the museum's setting adds an interesting architectural backdrop to the exhibits.

    The museum showcases a wide array of design products, from everyday objects to innovative concepts, all of which have won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. Visitors appreciate the diverse and well-curated collection, which spans various categories including furniture, household appliances, and consumer electronics.

    Many reviewers highlight the museum's clean, modern layout and the thoughtful presentation of exhibits. The information provided about each item is generally considered informative and accessible to both design enthusiasts and casual visitors. The interactive elements scattered throughout the museum are often mentioned as enhancing the overall experience.

    Some visitors note that the museum can be explored relatively quickly, which might leave those expecting a longer visit slightly disappointed. Additionally, a few reviewers mention that some exhibits might not appeal to everyone, as personal interest in design varies.

    The museum's gift shop receives positive mentions for offering a selection of well-designed products, although some find the prices on the higher side.

    While the museum generally receives positive feedback, a small number of visitors feel that the admission price is somewhat steep for the size of the exhibition. However, most agree that for those interested in design, the Red Dot Design Museum provides a worthwhile and inspiring visit.

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