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.
Ensure you put a Museum of Brands Members Ticket on your wishlist this year! Enjoy unlimited free entry for a whole year, discounted professional development talks and 10% off in the Museum gift shop and cafe 🎄
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👗Did you know?👗
The first edition of Vogue Magazine was released in New York in 1892. This magazine and several others followed the fashion trends of the decades, from bloomers and petticoats to psychedelic patterns and bell bottoms!
Stop by the Museum of Brands to trace the trends throughout the Victorian Era to the present day!
Want to find something for the family to do this winter? Visit us this November for our special £24 offer for you and your family! ❄️
Book now - https://ow.ly/AGXG50Q3ToS
We are looking for a new Venue Hire and Events Officer to join our Commercial Events Team, supporting with events operations and with the development and delivery of venue marketing campaigns. For more info visit https://museumofbrands.com/work-with-us/
Are you still looking for the perfect venue to host your office's Christmas party this year? We have a vast collection on show alongside our seasonal displays showing everything from Boots to Baileys and Barbies - the venue basically decorates itself! Get in touch today to enquire about your next Xmas do' and give us a call on 020 7243 9611.
Talk: Brands - Competing with Private Labels in a Price-Conscious Market.
In this British Brands Group event, we will hear from David Sables, the CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants. Fraser McKevitt, the Head of Retail and Consumer Insight at Kantar. Plus, Rob Marcus, the Consumer Experience Senior Director at Colgate-Palmolive. They will discuss with Adam Leyland, the Grocer, what brands should be doing to win in relation to both their retail customers and shoppers.
30 Nov | 18:00 | £15 Book now - https://ow.ly/u0tO50Q2wju
🕸🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃🕸
Very superstitious? Visit our Time Tunnel this Halloween at the Museum of Brands and see if you can spot the black cats in our collection! There are lots peeking out across the decades 🙀
Book your tickets or get them on the door 👻 https://ow.ly/r65550PEjWq
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK - Few tickets remain for tomorrow's professional development talk.
This is not one to miss, as Tony Anderson, former marketing director of easyJet joins us to discuss all things 'easy' and give you inside knowledge on how to launch and grow a new brand.
18:30 | £10 / £5 for members and students
BOOK NOW - https://ow.ly/7GYX50P2uHe
Today, we're celebrating AfroPop Socks: a unique approach to fashion and cultural diversity
Isaac Prempeh, inspired by his mother's electric wardrobe of African prints, founded Afropop Socks as a way to celebrate African culture and heritage. The fast-growing company has sold over 100,000 pairs of socks, been listed in Selfridges and most recently has launched a collaboration with fashion phenomenon Smiley.
Afropop Socks is a black British business that sees fashion as a way to break down cultural differences, unite people, and inspire others. Head over to their page to learn more about how Afropop Socks is impacting the fashion world, and shop on their website.
Just 1 day till Halloween! It’s not too late to make this Halloween special - come and visit the Museum of Brands to discover remnants of fabulous parties from the past. Did you know that Americans began hosting Halloween galas in the 1920s? These often took the form of masquerade balls and you can tell from the illustrations we’ve collected that partygoers took their celebrations very seriously…
Treat yourself and your family to Halloween in our time tunnel 🧟
Find out what's on at the museum 👻www.museumofbrands.com
⬛ Did you know ⬛
Did you know that Felix the cat is considered the world's first cartoon star? He has been in movies on and off since the 1910s: starting out in silent films, then having his own TV series in the 50s and later movies.
Can anyone remember Felix?
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This is your last chance to visit our pop-up exhibition celebrating nearly 175 years of Christy!
The exhibition showcases hundreds of pieces of historical and contemporary memorabilia from the Christy archive. You will see objects that survived two World Wars, commemorative towels created for almost five generations of the Royal family, and products manufactured via collaboration.
On display until 31 Oct 2023
5 days till Halloween!
🍬 It’s safe to say you’ll be treated (not tricked) the minute you step inside our time tunnel and discover our amazing collection of original packaging. Think biscuit tins and chocolate boxes decorated by commissioned artists and candy wrappers through the ages. Plenty to get you in the mood for this spooky but sweet celebration… 🍬
Book your tickets now 🍬🍬 https://ow.ly/kqZZ50PEk4e
Our adopt an object initiative at the Museum of Brands is now live! What is your favourite item from the collection? Which one would you want to adopt yourself? Comment down below!
🍬Counting down to Halloween with loads of treats at the Museum of Brands!
We are running two Halloween workshops for families TOMORROW at 11am and THURSDAY at 2pm. Take our worksheet with your adult through our Time Tunnel to find your favourite sweets and learn about the packaging of spooky treats from the Victorian to the present day! In the process, you can design your own chocolate box, discover the five-boy portrait on Fry’s chocolate, and explore branded Sharp’s toffee. We also have Halloween-themed activities to finish off your visit. Kids £7, adults FREE, walk-ins welcome 👻
Kids' parties are in full swing once again. Did you know we can host your children's birthday parties at the Museum of Brands? We can make anything work - from bouncy castles to balloon arches, we have it covered. Enquire today about your next birthday party and call us on 020 7243 9611!
This year at the Museum of Brands, you'll be transported into our Time Tunnel for our Twisted Tales Halloween Scavenger Hunt. From the Victorian era to the 1990s, many creepy characters are hidden in the museum's display cases. Can you find them? 🕸️ Come along with your adults and colour in the hidden spooky creatures. Children are FREE from the 21st - 31st, all you need is a paid adult with you!
What are you waiting for? Book your tickets to join us for Halloween through the link in bio. We are also running Halloween Multisensory workshops on the 24th and the 26th for the whole family, check out our website for more info!
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Did you know that Treacle Scones is a traditional Halloween game in Scotland, similar to bobbing for apples – a treacle covered scone is hung above your head on a string, and the aim is to try to eat it with no hands!
First released in 2012, this limited edition Lyle’s Treacle is the first radical design change to the tin since it was released in 1950!
Do you have any favourite Halloween games?
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The countdown is on for the upcoming talk with Tony Anderson.
The first marketing director of European low-cost airline easyJet, will join us to give you first-hand information about how he helped develop and launch one of Europe’s best-known travel brands.
1 November | 18:30 - 19:30 | £10 / £5 for members and students
Book now - https://ow.ly/XNoI50P2uny
Have you seen our fun online activities? We have a ton of downloadable resources that are perfect for family fun! Check out our Virtual Scavenger Hunt, colouring pages, fun recipes, and more! Click the link in bio.
Have you got any plans for your family this Halloween half term? 👻
We are running two Multisensory workshops this Halloween on the 24th and 26th, with a trail through our Time Tunnel and fun activities for the whole family. The history of Britain’s sweet tooth is waiting for you at the Museum of Brands! Book your tickets through the link in bio to join us on our Halloween Multisensory experience!
In 1953, Christy produced a commemorative towel to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II; this was presented to Her Majesty as a gift.👑
Visit our pop-up exhibition celebrating nearly 175 years of Christy! On display until 31 Oct 2023
💡 Did you know 💡
Did you know that the National Lottery was established in 1994? The price of the LOTTO ticket went from £1 to £2 in 2013, the first price increase since their launch in 1994 💭
Has anyone won any big prizes? Comment below 👇
Book your ticket now to our interactive workshop hosted by gamification expert and author, Betty Adamou. This exciting session explores how brands from KFC to Kim Kardashian have successfully used games to captivate and motivate audiences.
23 November 2023 | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm | £25 / £15 Members and Students
For more information and to book: https://ow.ly/j5ju50PNfkt
It's getting chilly out there! What better way to warm up then grabbing a nice, hot cup of coffee? Our café and gardens are the perfect place for relaxation. Come explore our mini oasis and enjoy the peace and quiet of Café Tangerine at the Museum of Brands!
🎃 Did you know? 🎃
At the start of the late 1980s to early 1990s, dairy company St. Ivel produced novelty themed Halloween yogurt snacks titled the Fiendish Feet series, where pots of dairy yogurt had legs moulded underneath. There were a variety of flavours and names, for example, Spooky Wooky (banana) and Frank n’ Stein (Raspberry), the flavours that scuttled their way into the museum are Fangs a Lot (Strawberry) and Rattle n’ Roll (Chocolate).
Talking about a proper 90s ghost brand 👻
Book your tickets now 🕷 www.museumofbrands.com
150 years ago, Cadbury's and Fry's started adding decorations to chocolate packaging, including this spooky goblin box! Customers could choose the variety of chocolate they wanted and pay extra to decorate the package as a gift. Over time, the patterns and drawings on the boxes became more elaborate, with the shape evolving from the standard square or oval.
Visit the Museum of Brands this Halloween to unlock more themed confections and packaging from the Victorians to the modern era with our festive Twisted Tales scavenger hunt! For a more in-depth look, check out our Halloween Multisensory Workshop, link in bio.
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Did you know that we have a vast variety of downloadable resources on our website? Visit the link in our bio to find free teaching resources and activities that are perfect for teachers, tutors, and students! Visit the link in our bio for to download them today! https://museumofbrands.com/living-brands/brands-at-home/
Halloween is all about the spooky 👻 and the sweets! 🍭
Have a wonder through our Time Tunnel and discover sweets from the past! Can you find your favourite? 🍬
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We are delighted to announce that we have been working with The University of Sheffield’s ‘Many Happy Returns' project to develop a new display showcasing refillable, returnable, and repurposed packaging, using the past to inform the future of sustainability.
The new display case 'Reuse, Refill, Rethink' will be on show from 15 Nov 2023. For more info, click the link - https://ow.ly/TmFw50PV2Kl
Did you know that at the Museum of Brands we offer a wide range of exciting volunteering opportunities? If you are interested in getting involved we are sure to have a role that will suit you!
Here’s a bit about the different roles available:
Museum Assistant - Our Museum Assistants support us front of house to deliver high-quality visitor experience to our visitors.
Volunteer - Help assist our Learning Programme with the interactive workshops, visits and talks they provide for learners from early years through to higher education.
Wellbeing Programme - Our Wellbeing team works closely with people living with dementia, their carers and care home staff to facilitate reminiscing sessions.
Our Garden Volunteers help to maintain our beautiful garden, located at the back of the museum.
Visit https://museumofbrands.com/volunteering/ for more information!
We were so delighted to have welcomed Christy with us a few weeks ago for their brand re-launch and exhibition at the Museum of Brands. What color scheme would you go for if you could hold an event in our lovely venue?
Comment below and let us know!
We are looking for an ambitious Marketing & Visitor Services Officer to lead on social media strategy, customer services and public programming at the Museum of Brands in Notting Hill. This is a wide-ranging role, leading an exceptional volunteering programme and coordinating communications for our activities and exhibitions. Closes 07/11/23. Further info: http://www.museumofbrands.com/work-with-us/
Did you know that Christy developed a range of beach covers inspired by the 1960s? The 1960s marked a turning point for fashion, home interiors, and women and led to the expansion of Christy’s line! ☀️
Visit our pop-up exhibition celebrating nearly 175 years of Christy! On display until 31 Oct 2023
👻 Did you know? 👻
There are now 4 movies (another one coming in 2024) and 2 TV shows that are part of the Ghostbusters franchise! Are you a fan?
The Real Ghostbusters potato snacks were a tie-in to the animated TV series of the same name, inspired by the original 1984 film. Made by Rowntree Snack Foods, later Sooner Snacks Limited, who designed their brands to match the Ghostbusters franchise due to their massive popularity at the time 👻
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It’s a spook-tacular month!
Book your place on our Halloween Multisensory workshop with your family to explore Britain’s favourite sweets and chocolate packaging, with 200 years of history in our Time Tunnel! Afterwards, kids can join our activities to create their own creepy cobweb and spooky chocolate packaging (chocolate included!). Dive into the Time Tunnel with our Twisted Tales Family Hunt and play hide-and-seek with our historical objects!
From 21-31 October, KIDS GO FREE with a paying visitor. Book your ticket through the link in our bio and join in our Hallow-week activities!
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Scary movies season is here 🙀 Are you a fan of horror movies?
Why is it so unsettling to see dolls used as evil instruments in horror movies? Writer and director Scott Derrickson of The Exorcism of Emily Rose reasons: “In the modern world, nothing is more revered than children, as they embody innocence. And for that innate innocence to be contaminated by something evil, corrupt, or dangerous is inherently mysterious and disturbing.”
In the Museum of Brands, we have a collection of all sorts of creepy and interesting dolls/toys. Come and see if you can spot all of them!
Book your tickets 🕷 www.museumofbrands.com
Attention entrepreneurs! Tony Anderson, the first marketing director of easyJet, will give first-hand information about how he helped develop and launch one of Europe’s best-known travel brands. He will share his advice on launching a brand built to be successful!
1 November | 18:30 - 19:30 | £10 / £5 Members and Students
For more info and to book: https://ow.ly/wl7c50P2s80
We are launching a new initiative at the Museum of Brands - you can now adopt your very own objects from the collection and support us as a local Museum and charity. Look at some things from our very own Time Tunnel, which will be up for adoption, and check out the link in our bio for more info!
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