DX - Museum

Our Canadian and international exhibitions, related publications, lectures and education programs serve to inspire and inform our visitors about the role design plays in Canada and around the world.



Design Exchange creates and hosts innovative and thought-provoking exhibitions about Canadian and international design. This 3,500 square foot gallery is situated on the 3rd floor of the Design Exchange and features at least three major exhibitions each year on a variety of design-related themes. Paid admission. Adult $5.00 Student/Senior $4.00 Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Members are free.	Upon entering the Design Exchange, you will find an 800 square foot gallery that presents over 15 exhibits per year in collaboration with other non-profit, education and design organizations. The Chalmers Design Centre supports the design community by providing a venue for work by graduating design classes, competition winners, and the latest in design thinking. Free admission.	Design Exchange is the only institution that has taken on the mandate of preserving modern Canadian industrial design heritage. The Design Exchange Permanent Collection of Canadian Design has grown to include historical and contemporary examples of decorative arts, furniture, graphic design, house wares, lighting, medical equipment, sporting goods and tableware. You can view displays of the collection throughout the Design Exchange.
Click here for June 2006 Curator Chat The Resource Centre Now Open Design Exchange has officially re-opened our Resource Centre, featuring displays from our Permanent Collection of Canadian Design. Enjoy the view from the best office space at King and Bay or bury yourself in our many design books, magazines and research files. The Resource Centre will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Resource Centre is a non-lending library. Please call ahead (416-216-2160) to confirm before your visit.