Museum of Brands

A nostalgic journey through 200 years of consumer culture. Located 2 min from Portobello Rd. Find out more:

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📷Museum Opening Times: 2025📷
We are delighted to announce we are re-opening on Sundays!
From 22 June 2025, the museum and cafe will be open:
Monday - Saturday (10am-5pm)
Sundays: (11am-5pm)
We look forward to welcoming you back!

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#onthisday 80 years ago, Winston Churchhill announced the end of the Second World War.
Pop in and explore the powerful wartime posters that shaped a generation.
#VEDay80 #VEday #MuseumOfBrands

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We’re looking for a friendly, flexible Sunday Duty Manager to help run the museum, lead volunteers, and support front-of-house. A perfect role for anyone looking to grow in the heritage sector!

Apply here https://t.co/4lPDT6jZuB, closes 9am Monday 26 May 2025

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Looking for a unique venue in London to celebrate summer? ✨🥂
Contact: [email protected] for more information on hosting the perfect Summer soiree!🍃🙌

#museumofbrands #nottinghill #venuehirelondon #venuehire #summercelebrations #summerparty
#londonvenue

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Today in #BrandedHistory is the 6th April 1896: the opening of the first modern Olympic games, held in Athens, 1,500 years after they'd been banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. 116 years later, London hosted the 2012 #Olympics, and British brands responded enthusiastically:

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HOP over to the Museum of Brands for egg-citing Easter fun! Scavenger hunts, bunny colouring and festive gems await!🐰
Don’t SKIP out on 200 years of brand history in our Time Tunnel.🐣
Use KIDSGOFREE to SEEK a free child's ticket!✨
#Easterinlondon #Museumofbrands #hopskipseek

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A #BrandedHistory milestone 131 years ago today: on the 12th of March 1894, Coke was sold in glass bottles for the first time! Coca Cola is dotted throughout our collection - here we see its #70s, #80s and #90s iterations, including the advent of Cherry Coke from the 1980s.

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Would you rather Marmite or a box of chocolates for Valentine’s? No judgement here!
#valentines #love #museum #london

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👯‍♀️Two are better than one at the Museum of Brands! Join us for match-making this half term with our #PerfectPairs Family Activities. #KidsGoFree from 15 - 22 February!👯‍♀️

#NottingHill #LondonThingsToDo #FamilyDayOut #HalfTermKids #ValentinesDayKids #KidsLondon #Museum

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Happy #InternationalLegoDay! Today in #BrandedHistory is the 28th January 1958, the day that Godtfred Kirk Christiansen submitted his patent for the first ever LEGO bricks. In among our 1960s Lego display, look out for other popular toy brands including Etch A Sketch and Meccano

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From Mickey Mouse and Minnie to baked beans and toast, this half term kids can take on our #PerfectPairs family activities celebrating #ValentinesDay. 👯‍♀️💗

#KidsGoFree from 15 - 23 February 2025 with a paying visitor for general admission.

#NottingHill #FamilyDayOut

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Is #bluemonday just a Blue Meanie scheme? Discuss in the comments....

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Them: 'I need a reminder to watch Vengeance Most Fowl on Netflix!!!'
Me: 'Say less...'

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Big night ahead? Maybe you're thinking of taking this vintage Guinness poster's advice...

Today in #BrandedHistory, on the 31st December 1759, Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 lease for the St James's Gate Brewery in Dublin, where Guinness is still brewed today.

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Happy Twixmas! That's what we're calling in between Christmas and the New Year, when the days blur into one and the leftovers are starting to run out...

Why not plan a day out to our Presents of the Past Family Activities? With colouring and festive fun, #KidsGoFree until 2 Jan

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Wishing everyone a fabulous festive day today! 🎁
#heritage #christmas #museum #london
The museum is currently closed, but come and join us for more nostalgic winter fun from the 27th!

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In the 1880’s, many grocers started stocking decorative biscuit tins for the lead up to Christmas. As they were made of durable materials, many have stood the test of time!

#winter #christmas #history #victorian

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The Museum of Brands is offering free entry to children over Christmas

➡️ https://t.co/c6HoAGnTdG

Over the Christmas period, the Museum of Brands, which tells the history of consumer goods, is offering free entry for children when accompanied by an adult.

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#Didyouknow... Women’s football was banned by the FA for 50 years, from 1921?

During WW1, women played to bridge the gap of the hiatus of the Men’s League. They proved extremely popular, raising money for charity, and the ban was through concerns they would outshine the men.

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Did you know Matey Bubble Baths were launched all the way back in the 1950's? #winter #museum