a nostalgic journey through 200 years of consumer culture. https://museumofbrands.com Unwrap 200 years of consumer society at the Museum of Brands.
Revisit memories of your childhood, all brought back to life again by our Time Tunnel – a fascinating insight into how we have lived since Victorian times. Travel through the Museum’s time tunnel of 12,000 objects and unwrap 150 years of consumer society, decade by decade. From Cadbury’s to Coca-Cola, Monster Munch to Matey Bubble Bath, so many brand stories are here. Rediscover design classics, f
orgotten childhood toys and products long since consigned to history. The fascinating changes in style, design, fashion, entertainment, communications, travel, transport and behaviour can all be traced through our unique collection. Located just off the famous Portobello Road in London’s Notting Hill, the Museum is regularly described as one of London’s quirkiest Museums. Our award-winning gift shop sells brand-inspired items created from images in the Collection and the café offers light lunches, tea, coffee and refreshments.
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Starting to make plans for the Easter Holidays? Join us for our Easter Egg Brand Hunt 🐣 Follow the trail through time and win a sweet treat at the end! Kids go free from 1-16 April with a paying visitor! Visit our website to find out more http://ow.ly/ZCaH50NhEpz
🌹 Did you know? 🌹
Cadbury Roses was launched in 1938. In 2020, they released the name's origin story on the side of the Roses boxes. Apparently, Roses was named after the favourite flowers of Dorothy Cadbury, a director of the company and renowned botanist, which grew in the gardens of the original factory at Bournville.
Cadbury Roses are a common gift for Mother's Day. What are you gifting to your Mom or female relatives?
P.S. Why not gift her a visit to the Museum of Brands this weekend? 😜 Book here http://ow.ly/CU3R50N8fx7
Today is our carers day! Spend your day at the museum having a wander through the Time Tunnel, having coffee or catching up with friends in the garden 💝
*Our carer days are open for both paid and unpaid carers.
Find out more about our carer days 🫖
www.museumofbrands.com/carers-days
Both Lifebuoy soap and Sunlight soap were launched in the late 19th century with their mission to ‘make cleanliness commonplace’. Both aimed to revolutionise hygiene to fight infectious diseases in Victorian England. They are still both available around the world!
Which is your preferred one?
Comment below 👇
With Easter just around the corner, many of us have a great excuse to indulge in a bit of chocolate. 🎉 Be part of the chocolate eggs hype in the Museum of Brands and take up our “Chocolate Easter eggs brand” challenge!🍫
Find Brand Challenge on the website: www.brandchallenge.museumofbrands.com
Join us for our next exciting professional development talk: Choosing Cartons for a Sustainable Future. We will be joined by the Marketing and Communications Director of Pro Carton, Winfried Muehling, as he discusses the advantages of cartonboard and how it facilitates a circular approach to sustainable packaging.
28 March | 18:30 | £10/£5 for members and students
Book now: http://ow.ly/Uo8250N9JRw
Did you know?
Mums around the world are recognised with days throughout the year. Many countries have a version of Mother's Day, but the traditions vary depending on where you are. In Thailand, parades are held in honour of mums, with jasmine given out as a gift; meanwhile, mums are celebrated in Ethiopia during a three-day festival that involves plenty of food and singing.
What are your thoughts on these traditions? Comment below and share your traditions with us.
Paper chain dolls is a fun activity for all ages and abilities! Have fun with cutting them to your preferred shape, design their clothes and personalities, then use them to decorate your home ✂️🖍🌈
Learn this basic paper cutting technique with paper dolls, then let your imagination run wild! 👧🐙👦
Try our fun Paper Chain Doll activity http://ow.ly/8Z9z50MXbUB
We've got an exciting new opportunity for a volunteer to come and join us to assist our Living Brands team in the creation of a Caribbean Culture Box.
As a Research Volunteer, you'll be able to meet our dementia partners within the local community. This will help you to conduct research on culturally relevant brands, heritage and history in London. We will together put your hard work to use to create an exciting new Carribean Culture Memory Box to use in reminiscence sessions with local people living with dementia.
Find out more and drop us a line if you're interested in helping us! All you need is a CV and cover letter. http://ow.ly/jUtA50Nft6o
Comment below if you agree/disagree 👇
There is all this and more in our collection! Visit the museum to find all your favourite brands 🎉 Find out what's on and book your tickets http://ow.ly/SC4U50LPZ1y
🥣 Did you know? 🥣
Did you know Quaker Oats has been known for many firsts? In 1877 Quaker Oats registered as the first trademark for a breakfast cereal with the U.S. Patent Office as “a figure of a man in ‘Quaker garb’, the same image we still see on Quaker Oats today.
They also launched the first national magazine advertising program for breakfast cereal in 1882.
In 1891 the Quaker brand became the first brand to feature a recipe on its box (the recipe was for Oatmeal Bread).
In 1922 Quaker introduced Quaker Quick Oats, one of the first convenience products.
Quaker Oats is 145 years old and still a household favourite!
Find Quaker Oasts in our Time Tunnel, among many other interesting brands. Book your visit http://ow.ly/eRQt50N7WT4
Strong, brave and bold is what a mum is all about. For these and so many more reasons, we celebrate you on this day. Pre-book your tickets to spend a nostalgia-filled Mother's Day at the Museum.
Book now: http://ow.ly/HX7Z50Nf1SK
Introducing our Brand Box! We’re bringing to life through letterboxes!
We’ve collaborated with DS Smith to develop a Brand Box to help carers & those living with . The box contains a selection of heritage to bring back positive memories.
More info on our website 🤞🏻 http://ow.ly/4Mp850Nf1gR
✨ Battle of the brands ✨
Both brands have healthier and not-so-healthy options. Nestle with Shreddies and Cheerios and Nesquick vs. Corn flakes and Coco pops - We would struggle to choose.
Are you a Nestle or Kellogg's fan?
Comment below 👇
Winfried Muehling, Marketing and Communications Director of Pro Carton - The association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers, will discuss the latest consumer research on eco-friendly and sustainable packaging.
March 28 | 18:30 | £10/£5 for members and students
Book now - http://ow.ly/J28F50N9G9b
Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and develop skills while being part of a friendly team.
We are looking for volunteers to help our Wellbeing team. Our Living Brands programme offers creative resources, Reminiscing Sessions, engaging events and training opportunities for a wide range of audiences, around the topics of memory and brand heritage.
Enhance your next team with one of our new . Find out more though the link in our bio! 🌿🆕✅
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Do you know this famous minty chocolate brand? 🤨
Comment if you know!
VACANCY CLOSES AT 9AM WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH
We are looking for an ambitious Curator to develop and protect the Robert Opie Collection, housed by the Museum of Brands.
This is a wide-ranging role, prioritising care of the collection and developing best practice working standards, while working towards museum goals including greater accessibility, inclusivity and diversity.
For more information and to apply visit http://ow.ly/JMp450MQ1bm
🟥 Did you know? 🟧
The Rubik’s Cube was invited in 1974 by Hungarian architect Erno Rubik as a way to model three-dimensional movement to his student. It was initially called the Magic Cube but was changed five years after its creation and is named after the inventor himself. As of 2021, approximately 450 million cubes have been sold worldwide, making it one of the most popular puzzle toys in the world.
The cube has also inspired numerous artworks, films, and even a competitive sport called speedcubing, where people compete to solve the cube in the shortest amount of time; the current record is 3.47 seconds!
Visit the Time Tunnel to find the Rubik's Cube!
We really enjoyed having audemus_spirits (can you tag them please) host a professional development talk here at the Museum. It was fascinating to hear about the way the brand managed to get its products to market!
Join us for our next talk 'Choosing Cartons for a Sustainable Future' with the Marketing and Communications Director of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, Winifred Muehling.
28 March | 18:30 | £10
Find out more and book your ticket here www.museumofbrands.com/sustainable-future
👗Battle of the Brands 👗
Who was your favourite: Barbie or Sindy? We're glad Sindy made a comeback! What was your favourite toy?
We are looking for an ambitious Curator to develop and protect the Robert Opie Collection, housed by the Museum of Brands.
This is a wide-ranging role, prioritising care of the collection and developing best practice working standards, while working towards museum goals including greater accessibility, inclusivity and diversity.
For more information and to apply visit http://ow.ly/JMp450MQ1bm
Spring is right around the corner - and what better way to start Q2 off than with an inspiring away day session to strategise alongside your team? You can book our lovely conference space for your next off-site strategy meeting at the Museum of Brands. We offer sustainable and healthy catering options, as well as a helpful team and staff that will be able to help you focus on all of the essential bits.
Please enquire with the venue team today via our website.
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
We still have some seats left for our Talk and Tasting event tomorrow. Audemus Spirits' co-founder, Ian Spink, will join us to talk all things spiritual! Book now: http://ow.ly/P9HR50N3pMo
18:30 | £10 /£5 for students and Museum Members
We’re bringing brands to life through letterboxes!
We have collaborated with DS Smith to develop a special Brand Box to help carers and those living with dementia. The pack contains a selection of heritage brands in a special box created to encourage reminiscing, spark conversations and bring back positive memories. Boxes containing flat packaged objects will be sent free of charge to carers and people with dementia, especially those who are digitally excluded, from April 2023.
There will be an initial pilot of 1000 boxes available 🎁
Want to request a box? Find out more about the Brand Boxes and how to get yours by going to www.museumofbrands.com/brand-boxes
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They liked nature themes, and the trending colors were green, pink and brown/beige neutrals. What decade is it?
🎶 Did you know that Radio Times was founded a 100 years ago? 🎶
Let us celebrate its history with a fun activity 🎉
Create your own Radio Times with our Brands at Home activity! Choose your favourite radio or TV program and style the front page to your liking.
Find the activity on http://ow.ly/zSAt50MWVho
🧼 Battle of the brands 🧼
Anyone remember these? They are all from the 20s.
Are there any past brands you miss?
Comment below 👇
Did you know that Lilies were a symbol of royalty during the Victorian era? They also meant to express love, compassion and admiration.
🌸🌺 Try our Victorian Flower Scrapbooking Activity 🌺🌸
https://museumofbrands.com/living-brands/
Join us next Wednesday at 18:30 for a live talk on the thrills and challenges of launching a craft gin in an industry dominated by big players. Audemus Spirits’ co-founder and ‘Director of Doing’ Ian Spink joins us to talk all things spiritual!
Book now, http://ow.ly/rTBT50MFECJ
Live from our archives: our favourite find of the day is this original 1950s armchair tray, perfect for a Netflix binge!
Are you interested in wellbeing and inclusive practice in the arts sector? Join our Living Brands volunteer programme, where you will help the team with reminiscing sessions designed for people living with or affected by dementia.
www.museumofbrands.com/volunteering
Are you a paid or unpaid carer?
Come along on Sunday to the Museum and enjoy your visit on us! We want to thank you for all your hard work with a nostalgic trip down memory lane at the Museum.
Host your children's birthday party at the Museum of Brands for a day full of fun, games, and laughter!
We work with some of the best suppliers in London who create some of the most magical birthday parties for parents and families in the local area. Why not drop into the Museum today to view our space and get in touch with our venue team in order to plan the perfect surprise for your little one?
Wonders of London featured us in one of their amazing YouTube videos. Give it a watch via the link below.
It is also worth checking out their other videos if you fancy finding something new to do in the city.
http://ow.ly/tK3a50MU4zy
We are looking for an ambitious Curator to develop and protect the Robert Opie Collection, housed by the Museum of Brands.
This is a wide-ranging role, prioritising care of the collection and developing best practice working standards, while working towards museum goals including greater accessibility, inclusivity and diversity.
For more information and to apply visit http://ow.ly/JMp450MQ1bm
As February Half Term draws to a close, so does our most loved or hated brand voting. We certainly know the brand that stole the Museum's heart this year...and it was Sainsbury's own branded Valentine's Day chocolates! We think these lollies are just way too cute and very convenient to give to a loved one, much like our Victorian valentine's day cards made throughout our crafting activities this week.
In terms of Brands our followers loved, Bounty was a clear winner! Surprising, but we agree! In terms of hated...Guinness definitely took the lead for brands our followers despise. What do you think? Would you say this is accurate?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️️ Google Review - "Brilliant museum tucked away in Ladbroke grove, well worth a visit, particularly if you have an interest in Advertising and Packaging. The exhibits range from the Victorian era to the modern day and tell the story of consumer development over the period. Some amazing examples of product packaging you will not see elsewhere. The staff is friendly and helpful; I will definitely visit again!"
Find out more about the museum, what's on and book your tickets here: www.museumofbrands.com
Did you know? Simon Cowell once revealed that it took him only 10 minutes to put One Direction together as a group. While the music mogul likes to take credit for 1D’s creation, guest celebrity judge Nicole Scherzinger was actually the one who suggested assembling the boys on the 2010 season of The X Factor.
We are putting the decision of loved or hated brands to the test and asking our followers...how do you feel about One Direction?!
Let us know in the comments below!
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