The Design Depot tells the story of ceramics' development throughout history. You can also learn more about the design process. Admission to the Depot is free.
The displays in the Depot contain more than 1,200 items that discuss manufacturing and trends from the 18th century onward. We see how society’s changing needs and desires affect, and are affected by, design and the development of different materials.
The centre of the Depot contains a shifting selection of objects from the museum’s collections, which highlight different facets of design.
Right now, there is a mini exhibition on Karin Björquist, who designed the tableware for the Nobel Prize banquet and who artistically embellished Stockholm's Mariatorget metro station.
Especially for children
Visiting the Design Depot with children? Let them go on an adventure among ceramic lions, porcelain dogs, and other animals in the display cases. The animals, with their different characters and expressions, are primarily located on the lower shelves – the perfect height for curious children.
So much to discover! Photo: Anna Danielsson/Nationalmuseum.
A mini exhibition on the Nobel dinnerware. Photo: Anna Danielsson/Nationalmuseum.
Three generations of visitors. Photo: Anna Danielsson/Nationalmuseum.
Lots of animals to look out for in the display cases. Photo: Anna Danielsson/Nationalmuseum.
Working in a quiet environment. Photo: Anna Danielsson/Nationalmuseum.
Learn about the development of ceramics. Photo: Anna Danielsson/Nationalmuseum.
Short films about the design process.
A room for inspiration, rest or work
The Design Depot is equipped with comfortable chairs and tables for anyone who needs a quiet place to work, rest or get inspired.
Let the room stimulate your creativity, get some work done in the peaceful atmosphere, or simply enjoy a break.
Find your way
The Design Depot is situated on the ground floor, halfway along the corridor between the shop and the restaurant.
Opening hours and admission
Admission to the Design Depot is free.
Opening hours are the same as for the rest of the museum.
Closed due to installation works
Thursday and Friday, 6–7 March
Closed for private events
The Design Depot can be booked by private groups. That is why it will be closed to the public on:
Saturday, March 22
Want to make sure The Design Depot will be open during your visit? Contact event@nationalmuseum.se.
Nationalmuseum's app
Our Visitor Guide app contains in-depth information about the themes and objects in the ceramics exhibition.