Museum of Brands

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Museum of Brands

The Museum of Brands in London explores the history of consumer culture from Victorian times to today. It operates as a registered charity.

Location and basics
- Address: 111–117 Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London W11 1QT.
- It opened as a charity in 2002 and houses the Robert Opie Collection.

What’s in the collection
- More than 12,000 items, including everyday products, packaging, posters, toys, and games.
- The collection comes from the Robert Opie Collection, which was shown at Gloucester Docks from 1984 until 2001 and moved to Notting Hill in 2005. The museum has also linked exhibits at other sites.

History in brief
- The Opie Collection was displayed at Gloucester Docks (1984–2001).
- It moved to Notting Hill in 2005 and the museum opened in its current form at Lancaster Road.
- The museum also hosted related displays elsewhere, such as at Wigan Pier.

Visitation and programs
- The museum welcomes more than 40,000 visitors each year.
- It runs temporary exhibitions, talks, and workshops. In 2020, it hosted “When Brands Take a Stand” about brands and social issues.

Facilities and venues
- On-site cafe and garden.
- The building is also used as a venue for receptions, parties, conferences, and meetings.

Access to collections
- The museum does not provide access to its collections for academic research beyond what is on display.

Sponsors and education
- Founding sponsors include DS Smith, Diageo, Kellogg’s, Cadbury, Twinings, Vodafone, McVitie’s, and PI Global.
- In 2015, the World Branding Forum sponsored the museum’s education program.
- In 2014, more than 10,000 students attended sessions.

Website
- https://www.museumofbrands.com

This compact guide covers what the Museum of Brands is, where it is, what you can see, and its core history and supporters.