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Milestones in Contemporary Design 2021–2022

Special exhibition
22 June 2021 – 22 May 2022

The exhibition in the White Hall and White Box presents the best products of 2021 - the current milestones in international product design, selected by an international jury in the 51 categories of the competition. They fulfil the four qualities of good design, the quality of function, use, seduction and responsibility. These products set new standards in their respective industries and clearly stand out from the competition in terms of function and aesthetics through their innovative power and design. These four qualities are illustrated with each product by means of an information graphic.

Around 1,500 other products that have won the Red Dot Award: Product Design are also presented in the special exhibition "Design on Stage" on five floors of the Red Dot Design Museum.

» Video tour of the exhibitions

Admission: 9 € (Reduced: 4 €)
Children under 12: Free admission

Fridays: Pay what you want


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.

31 March 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!

7 April 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!

11 April 2024 | 19:00 – 21:00 h

Special exhibition

Vernissage of the exhibition "World’s Best Communication Design 2022 and Highlights from NRW"

The vernissage for the exhibition "World's Best Communication Design 2023 and Highlights from NRW" will take place on 11 April 2024 from 7 p.m. (admission: from 6.30 p.m.) at the Red Dot Design Museum.

Registration for the exhibition opening is possible via our online portal. We kindly ask you to register by 7 April 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".

14 April 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 day. Participation is free of charge (however, the normal museum admission fee must be paid).

Please note: The tour will be conducted in German!

21 April 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 day. Participation is free of charge (however, the normal museum admission fee must be paid).

Please note: The tour will be conducted in German!

28 April 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 day. Participation is free of charge (however, the normal museum admission fee must be paid).

Please note: The tour will be conducted in German!

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 | 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!