“Wes Anderson: The Exhibition,” a collaborative effort of London’s Design Museum and the Cinémathèque française, promises to be a sensation when it opens in November 2025 following several smaller exhibitions held in different parts of the world. The upcoming exhibition will track the evolution of Anderson’s films from his first 1990s experiments to his most famous, Oscar-winning works. The museum curators claim that Anderson himself has been actively involved in creating this new exhibition, so it will reflect his unique creative vision.

What to Expect from “Wes Anderson: The Exhibition”

The exhibition promises to be heaven for Wes Anderson fans who are willing to gain insight into his creative process. It will demonstrate various mood boards, motifs, and references that served as the starting point for Anderson’s famous films. Apart from instantly recognizable characters and costumes, viewers will enjoy the pleasure of diving deeper into the sources of the director’s inspirations and homages.

“Wes Anderson: The Exhibition” opens on November 21, 2025, and will be accessible till May 4, 2026. The Design Museum recommends subscribing to its newsletters to learn when the tickets will be available for booking. It is important to note that not only dedicated fans of Wes Anderson will enjoy the exhibition; it can also become a true revelation for adults interested in the art of filmography and even children and teenagers enjoying creative and meticulous craftsmanship.

Other Prominent Exhibitions at the Design Museum

Meanwhile, the Design Museum hosts “The World of Tim Burton,” an exhibition dedicated to Tim Burton, another famous film director. Open till April 21, 2025, it displays a wide variety of works extending beyond traditional formats and media. As a painter, illustrator, and photographer, Tim Burton has produced numerous drawings, sketchbooks, paintings, photographs, costume designs, moving-image works, sculptural installations, and many other items that are now open to the public. This spooky and mesmerizing exhibition is a glorious celebration of Tim Burton’s extraordinary talent. The Museum warns that the exhibition is extremely popular, so booking tickets in advance will help avoid disappointment.

In 2025, the Design Museum will also host several other noteworthy exhibitions, including “More than Human.” This will likely be the biggest 2025 hit, which will be dedicated to environmentally-conscious design aimed at enabling a harmonious co-existence of humans and the planet. In addition, a number of free displays will be available to the public, featuring works by aspiring young artists, photographers, and designers.