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DESIGNING GOVERNANCE – POWER AND COMPLICITY:1 Introduction 2 Natural History Museums as objects of investigation for design research. 2.1 Natural History Museums as interdisciplinary hubs and their meaning for design 2.2 Western understandings of nature & the environmental crisis 3 The value of design research for NHMS in transition 3.1 Design as Knowledge Production 3.2 Common grounds of design and NHMS 4 Bridging the GAP: Natural History Collections as know-ledge repositories for design 5 Conclusion: Future avenues of design at the intersection of NHMS Acknowledgements References / This exploratory paper presents a novel perspective on Natural History Museums (NHMs) through the lens of design research. It explores how recent advancements in design, including the emergence of Design Research Labs and the More-Than-Human Turn, can catalyse NHMs' transformation from static public spaces into vibrant centers for interdisciplinary biodiversity research, innovative collection practices, and knowledge dissemination crucial for addressing ecological crises. These museums are envisioned as pivotal arenas for democratic discourse, environmental conservation, and advocating for multispecies justice. Of particular interest are the historical intersections between industrial design, modern NHMs, and early ecological movements dating back to the First Industrial Revolution. Additionally, Natural History Collections narrate tales of resilience, adaptation, and life's failures on Earth. The specimens housed within these collections, conceived as «knowledge-things,» are intricately linked with social, political, ecological, and technological developments, offering untapped potential from a design perspective. This paper proposes four promising avenues for future research, positioning NHMs as fertile ground within the design discipline for further investigation.:1 Introduction 2 Natural History Museums as objects of investigation for design research. 2.1 Natural History Museums as interdisciplinary hubs and their meaning for design 2.2 Western understandings of nature & the environmental crisis 3 The value of design research for NHMS in transition 3.1 Design as Knowledge Production 3.2 Common grounds of design and NHMS 4 Bridging the GAP: Natural History Collections as know-ledge repositories for design 5 Conclusion: Future avenues of design at the intersection of NHMS Acknowledgements References