Each quarter the museum enlists the services of senior
undergraduate and graduate students from the UC Davis Department
of Design. They gain practical hands-on experience in the museum
exhibition process including installation design, preparation and
the handling of objects.
Events
Concurrent with the museum’s exhibition openings and programming
are lectures and in-gallery presentations by practitioners and
researchers from the design profession and other related fields.
The museum also hosts exhibition related events such as workshops
for local school groups and joint ventures with the other areas
of the university.
Group Visits
The museum encourages visits from school and student groups as
well as other interested parties. These visits are typically
associated with an exhibition and a related curriculum or
project. Please contact the museum for further information.
Design Collection
Objects from the design collection are often used for hands-on
study in the classroom as well as displayed in exhibitions. They
illustrate technical and stylistic design concepts, and document
the evolution of media, technique and cultural trends. The
collection serves as a unique resource for both faculty and
students majoring in Fashion and Textile Design, Visual
Communications and Interior Design.
The Museum’s support group is Design Alliance.
Members host exhibition openings, act as docents, and sponsor
special fund-raising activities. Membership entitles you to free
admission to our lecture series and the opportunity to take
advantage of other special events throughout the year. The annual
membership fee is $25.
The Design Museum encourages businesses and corporations to help
provide the essential support to keep the exhibitions program
exciting and growing. Please contact the museum for further
information about how to sponsor an exhibition or event.
