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Museum of Brands

Name: Museum of Brands
Address: 111-117 Lancaster Road, London, W111QT, GB
Telephone: +442072439611
Price range: £
Rating: 4.6

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A nostalgic journey through 200 years of consumer culture. Unwrap 200 years of consumer society at the Museum of Brands.
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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, forgotten childhood toys and products long since consigned to history. The fascinating changes in style, design, fashion, entertainment, communications, trav

el, 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.

10/01/2024

Did you know? Although Tony is now often ranked among the most popular mascots, he originally had to compete with Katy the Kangaroo, who is thought to have been an alternative for children who might have been afraid of tigers

Introduced in the US in 1952, Tony the Tiger made his way to UK shelves in 1954. Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (known here as Frostie’s) were the first sugar coated cereal people had access to, so were incredibly popular, with £1 million sales in the first year!

Picture 1: An original Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Tony the Tiger box, on display in the 1950s section of our Museum Time Tunnel

Book your tickets and find out more about Living Brands here: https://ow.ly/sbGn50QmZPW

10/01/2024

Are you looking for a special Birthday treat to celebrate your next kid's party? We offer a great kids party venue in the heart of Notting Hill. Get in touch today to enquire about availability and prices via 020 7243 9611.

08/01/2024

How many of these returnable or reusable brands do you know? Share your stories in the comments.

Visit us to see our new display, Reuse, Refill, Rethink, using the past to inform the future of sustainability, created in partnership with the University of Sheffield Grantham Centre for Sustainable Future’s ‘Many Happy Returns' project.

Book tickets and find out more here https://ow.ly/xLho50QkXxq

05/01/2024

We are continuing our showcase of LGBTQIA+ brands with Automic Gold. This is to celebrate the Rainbow Plaque our building, The Lighthouse, received in Nov 22 for its history as an HIV/AIDs hospice. Automic Gold makes inclusive and eclectic jewellery with a large selection of pieces for all genders, body types, and personal styles. Their designs aim to deviate from traditional gender conventions and celebrate individualism.

The company places a high value on ethical and environmentally friendly production. They use recycled metals and conflict-free gemstones in their manufacturing procedures and prioritise environmentally beneficial practices. They also endeavour to ensure their jewellery is made with fair labour practises.

Automic Gold strongly supports the LGBTQIA+ community and has worked with LGBTQIA+ influencers and organisations to campaign for LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility.

04/01/2024

Are you looking to start off the new year with a cracking away day? The Museum of Brands has a great spacious room to offer, alongside Museum visits all about branding, advertising, and the past 200 years of consumer culture. Get in touch today to enquire about your next off-site meeting and call us on 020 7243 9611.

02/01/2024

Professor G Neil Martin, psychologist and scent researcher who published the world’s first study of the effect of food aroma on brain activity, explores the science of scent in the context of brands and marketing and highlights some curious -and sometimes bizarre- findings.

Book now - https://ow.ly/RoEa50QfW0S
07 Feb | 18:30 | £10

01/01/2024

Do you remember returnable and refillable packaging as a child? We want to know your recollections, good or bad, to help inform the future of sustainable living. Share your stories in the comments.

Visit us to see our new display, Reuse, Refill, Rethink, using the past to inform the future of sustainability, created in partnership with the University of Sheffield Grantham Centre for Sustainable Future’s ‘Many Happy Returns' project.

Book tickets and find out more here https://ow.ly/48rh50QeYFA

31/12/2023

Happy New Year. Wishing you all the best for 2024.

We are closed on Sunday 31 December and Monday 1 January, but we can't wait to welcome you all back from Tuesday 2 January 2024!

30/12/2023

We’re open today and all week until 30 December, and don't forget KIDS GO FREE until Sunday 7 Jan.

Check out the brandtastic thank you cards you can make here this week; perfect to send to friends or relatives.

Find out more about our Christmas activities and book tickets here https://ow.ly/lfFO50QkXaC

29/12/2023

What was your favourite Christmas present? Share in the comments.

We’re open today and all week until 30 December, and don't forget KIDS GO FREE until Sunday 7 Jan.

Find out more about our Christmas activities and book tickets here https://ow.ly/lfFO50QkXaC

28/12/2023

DID YOU KNOW we’re open today and all week until 30 December, and don't forget KIDS GO FREE until Sunday 7 Jan.

This week, kids can make brandtastic thank you cards to send to friends and relatives, as well as exploring 200 years of culture and change.

Find out more about our Christmas activities and book tickets here https://ow.ly/uY8f50QluqY

27/12/2023

We’re open today and all week until 30 December, and don't forget KIDS GO FREE all week.

Find out more about our Christmas activities and book tickets here https://ow.ly/lfFO50QkXaC

The collection is packed full of seasonal branded memorabilia, like this note from the Cadbury Brothers, sent with their Christmas gifts to wounded British soldiers and sailors in December 1914.

25/12/2023

A very Merry Christmas from all the team at the Museum of Brands!
We hope you enjoy the holiday, and we will see you again when we reopen on Wednesday 27th.
Animation credit to .art.illustrations (on Instagram) through our collaboration with LCC.

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas, one and all!

We are closed for the festive season, opening again from Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 December, when you can make your own Brandtastic thank you cards. We can't wait to see you all there.

Find our more and book tickets here https://ow.ly/xUB850QeY7h

23/12/2023

We're open today, so come on over if you are looking for something to help pass the time until Christmas Eve.

Open 10am to 6pm (last entry 5.15pm) and KIDS GO FREE (aged 17 and under).

Find out more here https://ow.ly/AZQQ50QeXXe

22/12/2023

Are you looking for a fun and inspiring meeting venue in the new year? The Museum of Brands offers meeting room hire alongside some incredibly curated professional workshops based around Sustainability and Chocolate Design. Why not enquire today? Call us on 020 7243 9611.

22/12/2023

We want to kick off our showcase of LGBTQIA+ brands with TomboyX. This is to celebrate the Rainbow Plaque our building, The Lighthouse, received for its history as an HIV/AIDs hospice. TomboyX specialises in inclusive and gender-neutral underwear and loungewear.

TomboyX is also known for its commitment to sustainability and ethical production practices. They prioritise using eco-friendly materials and producing their products with companies that adhere to strong ethical and labour standards.

“TomboyX was founded the way many brands are, trying to fill a need that had gone unfilled for far too long. We asked ourselves, “How hard can it be to make good underwear?” And by that we meant underwear that fit regular bodies and fit how we saw ourselves. And underwear that any body could feel comfortable in, regardless of where they fell on the size or gender spectrum.”

21/12/2023

What are you hoping for this Christmas? According to experts, 90s classics like Furby and Barbie are back with a bang. Don't forget to check out the festive gifts in our Museum shop, including old favourites like Peter Rabbit, Paddington, Moomins, Minions and Winnie the Pooh.

Plus, join our family activities and make your own Brandtastic thank you card between Christmas and New years. Find out more and book tickets here https://ow.ly/SMHV50QeXQi

21/12/2023

Here's what it's owner, Tracy, had to say about it:

'The Space Hopper was one of my favourite toys when I was a child in the late 60s/early 70s. My sister and I were recently reminiscing about the time I ‘ran away’ from home on mine - but actually only went as far as the back garden and probably returned when it was time for dinner!'

Take a look at multiple objects which are still up for adoption through our Adopt an Objects initiative onsite or on our website. Click the link in our bio to find out more!

20/12/2023

Give the gift of nostalgia this holiday season! Gift tickets are the perfect gift for your family and can be purchased online to be shipped directly to you or emailed as an e-ticket! ❄️

https://ow.ly/iubF50PUETi

18/12/2023

We want to know your recollections returning milk bottles, good or bad, to help inform the future of sustainable living. Share your stories in the comments.

Visit us to see our new display, Reuse, Refill, Rethink, using the past to inform the future of sustainability, created in partnership with the University of Sheffield Grantham Centre for Sustainable Future’s ‘Many Happy Returns' project.

Book tickets and find out more here https://museumofbrands.com/exhibitions-and-workshops/reuse-refill-rethink-869/

18/12/2023

Christmas is just ONE WEEK away. Are you excited?

We're open on Saturday 23 December, and then from Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 December, with activities for the whole family, including our 'Fill a Stocking' activity and make your own Brandtastic thank you cards between Christmas and New Year.

Find our more and book tickets here https://ow.ly/keK450QeXH5

17/12/2023

TomboyX specialises in inclusive and gender-neutral underwear and loungewear. They pride themselves on providing comfortable and attractive solutions for people of various body types and gender identities.

The brand offers a variety of underwear styles, including boxer briefs, boy shorts, bras and more, all of which are made to be comfortable and body-positive.

They are also known for their commitment to sustainability and ethical production practices, prioritising the use of eco-friendly materials and adhering to strong ethical and labour standards.

“TomboyX was founded the way many brands are, trying to fill a need that had gone unfilled for far too long. We asked ourselves, “How hard can it be to make good underwear?” And by that, we meant underwear that fit regular bodies and fit how we saw ourselves. And underwear that any body could feel comfortable in, regardless of where they fell on the size or gender spectrum.”

Visit https://tomboyx.com/

16/12/2023

Over the next few weeks, we will be showcasing a selection of primarily UK-based brands that have a q***r identity either through their ownership, product or audience base, following the launch of our building’s Rainbow Plaque which commemorates our history as the London Lighthouse during the AIDS crisis. These include businesses that have been forerunners in LGBTQI+ presence on the brand scene and those that support q***r issues through campaign initiatives. Kicking us off will be TomboyX, a brand specialising in inclusive and gender-neutral underwear and loungewear!

16/12/2023

Let your loved ones travel down memory lane by purchasing a gift ticket this holiday season! Visit the link in our bio for more information on how to purchase a ticket!

https://ow.ly/A4VI50PUEYZ

15/12/2023

Surprise your kids for their next big birthday bash and book them a private party room in the Museum of Brands! We work with great entertainers so you can make your kid's next birthday a big surprise! Call now on 020 7243 9611 to find out more.

14/12/2023

Looking for something to do with the whole family between Christmas and New Year?

We've got our 'Fill a Stocking' activity and make your own Brandtastic thank you cards for the kids. Plus, our beautiful cafe sells delicious treats for the grown-ups, after a nostalgic trip through time for the whole family when you visit our Time Tunnel.

Find out more and book tickets here https://ow.ly/ISn050QeXwO

12/12/2023

📣We are happy to announce our first installment for the 2024s professional development programme. 📣
Can olfactory stimulation make you buy more, consume more or alter your perception of a brand? Professor G Neil Martin, psychologist and scent researcher, will host a fantastic talk on how scent has been used in marketing and branding to sell and promote products.

Grab your ticket now. https://ow.ly/fgI250QfVP0
07 Feb | 18:30 | £10

12/12/2023

Purchasing a Members Ticket as a Christmas gift is the perfect way to bring in 2024! Members receive loads of benefits such as free entry for the year, discounted prices for professional development talks and in the gift shop!

https://ow.ly/GvGw50PUFOi

11/12/2023

Do you remember returning Corona bottles? We want to know your recollections, good or bad, to help inform the future of sustainable living. Share your stories in the comments.

Visit us to see our new display, Reuse, Refill, Rethink, using the past to inform the future of sustainability, created in partnership with the University of Sheffield Grantham Centre for Sustainable Future’s ‘Many Happy Returns' project.

Book tickets and find out more here https://ow.ly/rNB550QeYw3

Address

111-117 Lancaster Road
London
W111QT

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+442072439611

Website

http://www.museumofbrands.com/

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A very Merry Christmas from all the team at the Museum of Brands! We hope you enjoy the holiday, and we will see you again when we reopen on Wednesday 27th. Animation credit to @z.art.illustrations (on Instagram) through our collaboration with LCC.

We were recently featured in ITV News with our Brand Boxes. Watch our segment and reach out if you know someone living with or caring for someone living with dementia. Email Sara at [email protected] to learn more about our Brand Boxes initiative or to request a box.

Introducing our Brand Box! We’re bringing #brands to life through letterboxes! We’ve collaborated with DS Smith to develop a Brand Box to help carers & those living with #dementia. The box contains a selection of heritage #brands to bring back positive memories. More info on our website 🤞🏻 http://ow.ly/4Mp850Nf1gR #brandbox #multisensory #reminiscing #museumofbrands

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

Join us for a Free Craft Workshop on our 22 January Carers Day! Drop in between 11-4 ✨ Learn how to make a 3D flower card just in time for Valentine’s day 💝 There is also free entry to the museum to all carers (paid or unpaid) - learn a new skill, meet new people and enjoy the nostalgia of our collection! More info on Carers Day on our website http://ow.ly/jmEC50MpTKP

January is the Monday of the year. We know! It is dark and cold... Visit the museum and go back in time, find your favourite childhood brands and enjoy the nostalgia! To help you ease the pain of January, we are offering 30% off on individual tickets on Sundays this month with the code MOBJAN2023! #visit #london #museum #museumofbrands #fun #nostalgia

🧃 Did you know 🧃 Tango was launched in the 1950s, and its only lasting original flavour is orange 🍊 The brand gained attention in the 1980s due to its adverts called 'Tango ad'. Can anyone remember the famous ads? Find Tango as well as many memorable brands in the Museum of Brands. Book your tickets http://ow.ly/s4rQ50Mk02J

Would you like a fun Christmas decoration like this? Join us this afternoon from 12:30 to 16:30 for a craft workshop where you can make a Christmas tree decoration out of recycled packaging 🍭 Find more info here http://ow.ly/LeET50LFI20

Beautiful sunny autumn days are to come, according to the weather forecast! Celebrate it with a lovely cup of coffee and a friend (a book can be called a friend, too) in our peaceful garden 🌿 *It's always free to visit the cafe and the garden 💝

Find a moment of peace and quiet at our beautiful garden 🌿 Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather at the garden with a good book or a friend and a cup of coffee 💝 Sign up to our newsletter http://ow.ly/UW4v50KO6s9 and follow us on socials @museumofbrands to find out what's on at the museum

Celebrate the end of summer with a good cup of coffee in our peaceful garden! Go through the Time Tunnel in the museum, see our new makeup display and enjoy a coffee and cake in the garden ☀️🪴 Find out what's on at the museum and buy your ticket here 🧸www.museumofbrands.com

Welcome to the Museum of Brands - A nostalgic journey through 200 years of consumer culture 💫 In our Time Tunnel you can discover your favourite brands put into historical context, you can visit our garden and café for a peaceful break and in our new temporary pop-up display you will get the chance to look at how makeup products have evolved throughout the last two centuries 💄💅 Click here to find out what's on at the museum and to book your tickets http://ow.ly/FziV50Kjter

Come and see us today! Have you got plans for the long weekend? Because we do! Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with us at the Museum of Brands 👑🎉 Have a walk through our Time Tunnel, find all the past Royal Souvenirs and help your little ones create a crown or biscuit box to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee 🌟

Did you catch our founder Robert Opie on BBC Breakfast this morning? Check out this clip, and make sure you come and see the displays this weekend! http://ow.ly/bsVk50Jjpzm

Pancake Day - Jif Lemon Juice!

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A nostalgic journey through 200 years of consumer culture

Our collection takes visitors on a nostalgic journey through 200 years of social change, culture and lifestyle. It is an exciting new way of looking at history through the things that generations of families have thrown away. It’s a journey back through the 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.