Name: Museum of Brands
Rating: 5.0

Museum of Brands

111-117 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QT, United Kingdom

1-90 Years

Paid

Description

The Museum of Brands – A Nostalgic Journey Through 200 Years of Everyday Life. Located at 111–117 Lancaster Road, just two minutes from Portobello Road, the Museum of Brands takes visitors on a nostalgic journey through 200 years of consumer culture and social change. Its famous Time Tunnel, created by consumer historian Robert Opie, showcases the evolution of brands, packaging, and advertising from the Victorian era to the digital age. Walk through decades of history marked by royal coronations, world wars, and the rise of modern technology, exploring how everyday life and culture have transformed over generations. Alongside the main exhibition, visitors can enjoy temporary displays, talks, and workshops, relax in the subtropical garden, and browse the museum’s café and gift shop.

Ticket prices start at £11.50 for adults, £8.50 for young persons (17–25), and £6.50 for children aged 7–16.

If you are looking for best museum in Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London then visit Museum of Brands. It is one of the places in Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London for day out with kids and families.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

The Museum of Brands – Journey Through 150 Years of Everyday Life: Located at 111–117 Lancaster Road, just two minutes from Portobello Road, the Museum of Brands takes visitors on a fascinating journey through 150 years of brands, packaging, and advertising in its renowned Time Tunnel exhibition, created by consumer historian Robert Opie.
The Time Tunnel – Permanent Exhibition: Step into the Time Tunnel and explore how consumer society has evolved since Victorian times. Walk through the decades to witness royal coronations, two world wars, the moon landing, and the rise of the digital age. See how culture, lifestyle, and technology have shaped everyday life across generations.
Museum Highlights: Beyond the main exhibition, the Museum features temporary displays, talks, webinars, and workshops that explore the role of brands in history and modern society. Visitors can relax in the subtropical garden, enjoy refreshments in the café, and find nostalgic gifts in the Museum shop. The venue also hosts over 200 corporate events yearly for brands such as Unilever, Facebook, and Tesco.
Family & Learning Experiences: Follow engaging Memory Trails designed for families to uncover exciting stories behind iconic objects. The Museum’s Learning Programme welcomes over 20,000 students annually, offering workshops, digital sessions, and wellbeing activities for schools, universities, and professionals.
Temporary Exhibitions: Discover rotating exhibitions that highlight unique moments in branding history, from the rise of punk rock to the toy brand battles of the 1950s each offering a fresh perspective on cultural change.
Memory Trails: Family-friendly Memory Trails guide visitors through the Museum, highlighting fascinating artefacts and providing historical context to enrich the experience. Adult visitors can also access a downloadable Memory Trail to learn about the Museum’s stories before or during their visit.
Learning: The Museum of Brands offers a rich Learning Programme with both digital and on-site opportunities for students, professionals, and carers. Programmes include self-guided student visits, interactive museum workshops, professional development sessions, digital workshops, and wellbeing programmes designed to engage and inspire through the study of brands and culture.
What's On: Exhibitions, Displays & Workshops To See Visit https://museumofbrands.com/#wo-exhibitions

Facilities

Changing Station
Seating Points
Toilets
Garden
Cloakroom
Free Wi-Fi
Gift Shop
Cafeteria
Sanitising Points

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

General Admission: Tickets can be booked online or purchased on the day walk-up tickets are available daily. Please note: Only card payments are accepted. American Express is not accepted.
- Child (7–16 years): £6.50
- Young Person (17–25, ID required): £8.50
- Standard Adult Ticket: £11.50
- Senior Ticket & Disability Concession (60+): £8.50
- Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children): £30

Pricing URL: https://museumofbrands.com/plan-your-visit/admissions/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Private Parties & Life’s Events: A unique and nostalgic setting for your memorable life moments. Birthdays and all those special occasions worth celebrating this venue offers a truly distinctive backdrop. Tables are arranged among rotating displays that spark conversation across generations. Every shelf, poster, and exhibit tells a story and for one unforgettable night, it can help tell yours. Friendly and experienced events team will take care of every detail to ensure your celebration feels just right. Evening hire includes exclusive access to the entire Museum, covering both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
- Pricing: Evening venue hire from £2,500 + VAT (exclusive use of the whole Museum, including permanent and temporary exhibitions)
- At a Glance
  - Standing receptions for up to 150 guests
  - Seated dinners for up to 84 guests
  - Time Tunnel galleries and bar area available for drinks receptions
  - Celebrate among rotating exhibition displays
  - Seasonal garden access
  - Capacity: 30 – 200 guests
- Brochure: [Download Brochure]
- Enquiries & Bespoke Proposals: [email protected] & 020 7243 9611

Opening Times

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00

Address: 111-117 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QT, United Kingdom

Post Code: W11 1QT

Council: Kensington and Chels

County: Greater London

Transport: Strongly recommend checking Transport for London before you leave, for any travel updates.
Coaches & Buses: Coaches may drop off and collect at the front of the building. There is limited coach parking locally - for more information visit Transport for London’s Information for Coach Drivers page.
Tube and Buses: 5 minure walk from Ladbroke Grove tube station, on the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines. Our nearest step-free station is Paddington Station, where you can catch local buses to the museum. The museum is a few minutes walk from Ladbroke Grove bus stop (stop B). From here, you can catch the 7, 52, 23, 52, 70, 228 and 452 buses
Parking: There is no visitor parking nearby. We recommend arriving on public transport. Click to see Blue Badge parking available nearby.
Walking and Cycling: There are bike racks behind the Museum building.