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

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E.

Can’t get enough of this hidden gem, the nostalgic journey has been the best experience of “Time Travel” with continuous history of brands and our evolution to create/change new and sustainable development of brands in the future. Worth a visit and the staffs are lovely, with hand-picked gift shops items that would inspire your creativity and innovations.

J. B.

Loved this place. So interesting and great to reminisce. We had the place to ourselves due to Covid. We had a nice coffee too. There is a lovely garden that would be great to enjoy in the summer

P. N.

This is an excellent museum. It is organised in a very systematic fashion and is easy to follow. A trip always brings a sense of nostalgia with it. The 9 pounds entry fee is reasonable (this isn’t a museum which receives direct government funding) and is a similar rate to other smaller niche exhibitions such as the Cartoon and Pollock’s Toy Museums. Those who like this place should also consider a visit to the V and A Childhood Museum in East London. The Castle Museum in York and Edinburgh’s Childhood Museum might also be of interest. Half my first degree is in History, and those who have a wider interest in the discipline might desire a more detailed narrative. However, this is readily available online anyway.

S. H.

Such a cool place! It's amazing to see not only how advertising has changed but how products have changed. A wonderful collection.

A. H.

Really pleasant and easy to follow experience. I love these type of museums with quotidian objects that you get to see evolve throughout modern history. It makes for a great and lengthy visit if you appreciate getting stuck in the details of the different exhibited objects Could use some more explanations at times, but it's really enriching in any case.

A. C.

A small yet impressive display of branded products in chronological order, however information on how the brands developed over time is lacking, the brands displayed are also limited probably due to thei sponsors of the museum.

R. W.

I found this museum after googling for things to do on your own in London. I had the BEST time. It is very nostalgic, even for me, someone in their early 30s. The staff were super friendly, was only disappointed that there was an event on so couldn't go into the garden. Other than that it was really interesting and I really was interested in some of the marketing back in the day. Which had the shock factor most of the time.

G. O.

Interesting and worth the journey to get to but they could do more. A fascinating journey through the history of branding. We’ll laid out as a timeline from the advent of commercial merchandising to the present day. Certainly brought back lots of memories. I’d have liked more depth of information in some places. The large final area seemed underused and the much publicised Mr Men feature consisted of a disappointingly small single display. Reasonably priced café with lovely outdoor seating area. Nice decoration in the loos too!

B. G.

Really interesting museum, packed with objects from the 19th century to now. There's also a nice little café and garden x which you can visit without paying the entrance fee to the museum.

V. G.

A really interesting museum. Brands through the ages. Lots of memory joggers throughout our lives. Very well displayed and friendly staff. Note cafe closed Monday and Tuesday , it does say so on the website. Definitely be back with friends

P. W.

First rate visit. One of the best things to see in London and I’ve been visiting the city all my life as I live here! Amazed I’ve not come across it before. Lovely garden and cafe to chill out in on a warm day.

J. R.

The cafe is the best part for me, surrounded as it is with lush greenery along with comfortable places to sit. Very pleasant museum and cafe staff. However, something is needed to make this museum of brands otherwise lift and come alive.

J.

It's ok, it's less a museum of brands and more a collection of memorabilia from different times in Britain's history. Good trip down memory lane aspecially if you grew up here and deffinetly worth it if you want a grandparent to feel nostalgic. I especially enjoyed the three sets of junk commemorating the royal weddings of the last 100 years. I thought they just made those for Kate and William but turns out even George and his wife had an ash tray with their faces sold in souvenir shops.

C. C.

Fantastic artefacts from victorian era to present day. So many fond memories including toys, games, music, and food labels. Friendly staff and beautiful outdoor eating area

R. K.

Excellent low key museum of consumer goods from the past 100+ years. Very friendly and helpful staff. Spent a couple of enjoyable hours here. Cafe is delicious and they have a lovely peaceful garden.

C. G.

A really wonderful walk down memory lane. In the 60 mins I spent here, I learned about how British products have evolved over time and how England has been shaped from an FMCG perspective. The way the museum is structured made the learning quite easy and compelling. I wished I could've seen though, more on electronics, specially video games packaging. Great experience overall.

C. B.

Fascination collection of consumer items over the last century. Very neatly organised saves presented. Very worth a visit

B. C.

Excellent display, very interesting and informative. Friendly and courteous staff,,overall a great way to spend a couple of hours!

M. K.

A real hidden gem! Everything in the museum has been very well preserved. Brilliant, helpful staff too! Definitely recommend!

T. E.

We didn't plan to visit but we were wandering around Notting Hill and found ourselves there. Once inside, it was interesting. It was divided into decades and would have been great if there was piped music from each decade by the displays. Great trip down memory lane if you grew up in the uk (or perhaps U.S. as there were a number of American brands. Lady at reception was welcoming. Coffee shop and garden looked lovely even though we didnt eat/drink anything. By coincidence the museum was on tv the same evening we visited and would have been great to have been told to look out for it - perhaps the staff didn't know it would be?

G. M.

A friend and I spent a great couple of hours here one afternoon. It wasn't busy, and we spent most of our time going "I remember those, weren't they blah blah", and generally reminiscing about our childhoods in the 1960's. It's good value, the exhibits are well displayed and lit, and it's close to Ladbrooke Grove tube. I expect we will go back another time. It's not an "academic" curated museum, just good old fashioned nostalgia.

c. r.

Nice journey through the history of household brands

n. a.

What a great collection, so interesting and fun! It starts in the Edwardian Era and ends in the present times. We really enjoyed looking at all the items on display and it was very informative. The museum has a wonderful garden, a very special place indeed. Tyler showed us exemplary customer service as I had a small query before our visit and he resolved it within a few minutes for us. He was very polite, helpful and friendly. We will be back and thank you so much!

S. B.

It was great to see the number brands that I recognised and the brands in chronological order. There was a gallery display of Johnny Walker whisky. The cafeteria is closed at the moment.

E. S.

Love the concept but it could do with some expansion per category or time period. Loved the cultural commentary around the concept of “branding”, color psychology etc but it was only a shallow look at each. Expensive for what it is - essentially a single exhibit (time tunnel) for £9 per person, especially considering it’s brand sponsored. It also gets a bit dull past the early 2000’s.

H. W.

This museum is a gem! You start by seeing lots of brands from Victorian times and as you walk around, it's organised into decades so as you walk around, you see a range of objects from each decade. I was particularly impressed by the range from the 1970s and 80s when I was growing up. After the decades, there are other collections. There is also a delightful garden, though the cafe was closed.

M.

A great nostalgic museum to visit. The exhibits are in almost chronological order and there are plenty of them. Lots of interesting snippets of information. This museum is perfect for adults and children to learn as well as enjoy.

S. C.

Was given annual membership, for the price of daily admission! Fantastic value, as temporary displays are changed regularly. The gardens at the back are lovely too.

K. B.

Amazing experience! Absolutely great place. 1 hour and half wasn’t enough for me to learn the exhibition. Definitely my next visit I’ll spend more time!

M. C.

Absolutely delightful trip down memory lane. So many artefacts to see. Really friendly staff too. Would really recommend it.

O. P.

Pretty cool look back in time at how culture and technology evolved and brands grew with it. Very limited explanation of how and why brands really exist, or marketing or advertising. Also misses many key areas of society with big brand influence, like the automotive sector, sports, travel by and large, and others. Good coverage of Consumer Packaged Goods and toys.

S.

Absolutely packed with artifacts which reach through time from victoriana to the present. Everyone will come to an era where they will have memories of the exhibits on display . We had an interesting and enjoyable time here.

D. B.

One of the many great small museums that London has. Going through the years has a big impact as you experience what life was like for your grandparents, parents and yourself when growing up. You get a lot of history for the price of admission. Place a nice cafe and a couple of smaller exhibitions. Recommended.

D. J.

Fascinating and unique collection telling the story of Brands and packaging over the decades. Plus a wonderful 'tropical' style garden.

b. x.

You have to go there if you see my words. I just walk by this museum and I get inside, that was amazing, each of categories are clearly and have the things that you have never thought about. It just like a time tunnel. Me and my friends met the gentleman who is the owner of these stuffs, that was a nice experience to chat with him. Wish this museum will have more people come and cross the special time tunnel!

C. B.

Really enjoyed my trip to this museum. A must see for anyone interested in memorabilia.

S. (.

Absolutely loved it here, I was not expecting to enjoy my visit as much as I did. My partner works in marketing and design and wanted to visit and I expected it to be boring - wrong! You're taken on a journey of brands and packing from the turn of the 20th century until today. I particularly loved seeing how some brands that have been around for many many years have evolved (or not evolved as it were, see Coleman's Mustard!) My favourite part was looking at stuff from the 90s. They just don't make fun packaging like they used to!!

A. W.

A museum that is a feast for the eyes. Has so many artefacts, you won't know where to look first. The time tunnel takes you through packaging, products, and trends throughout the ages. It is a walk down memory lane. This part is not so roomy, with only a few people being able view the artefacts in a particular window at a time. The brand stories area was much more spacious. Tip: Parents, leave the children at home! There is nothing of interest for them. Also, if you bring a stroller, you will block the passage in the time tunnel area. So please be considerate to other visitors.

P. S.

Fascinating museum well laid out in a time tunnel with hundreds of exhibits from Victorian era to date. This evoked memories of long forgotten products.

s. b.

Held a fabulous corporate event at the Museum of Brands. All the staff were incredibly helpful and professional. If you want somewhere nostalgic and different... Give this place a go.

C. A.

Very organized, cleaned and with a small coffee inside which is good to have a break during the visit. This is a good museum for people interested about the evolution of a big variety of products.

N. P.

A most interesting display of how branding came about, how it evolved in different eras and how and why it became so ubiquitous nowadays. Looking at the pieces assembled there you can literally see how the idea of branding evolved through time and how advertising has always been there, appealing to our basic instincts. The pieces displayed can really take you through the changes of the modern era. Fascinating! The really sad part is that you cannot take pictures ...and they don't have a catalogue either. I hope they're going to make one soon. There is a nice coffee shop and a little gift shop. Recommended particularly to graphic designers, advertising students and everyone who has an interest in sociology.

R. L.

The history of the band was very interesting, the young person enjoyed it very much. Keep up the good work in the community.

F.

Very interesting and quite affordable! It’s worth it to spend a few hours to know how our products have evolved. Thousands of displayed objects!

J. D.

To all my graphic design and communication friends, and also everyone else, this museum is a must-see, albeit in the context of British history. See social changes towards gender and portrayals of women in print media, the affects of mass communication technologies like the radio and television on health and disease, and some of your favorite brands in their merchandising infancy, e.g. Disney, Nintendo, 90's girl power. £9 for entry, no photography inside. Small space but dense with authentic artifacts as far back as the Victorian era.

A. R. Z.

This place is the paradise for someone who is involved with merchandising, advertising or art. In this place, there are plenty of products from different times and you can see the evolution of the important brands and how the consumerism was shaped through ages.

B.

Really interesting and worth visiting place! We had fun especially from 1990 because there were everything we know! Staff is super kind and smiley, and gift we got after was really nice 😄

K. J.

A wonderful place to visit with your children even if they are not interested in historical stuff.

g. m.

Enjoyed looking at all the old Brands and getting nostalgic. spent at least an hour in there. Also a TV showing old adverts, great. we spent most of the time in their beautiful garden drinking wine (Decent Chablis for £6 a glass) reception staff welcoming and friendly so was the café staff. Thank you

A. M.

This is a must see museum. Interesting to see how the many products and packaging on display have changed over the year. Brought back many memories. No photos allowed except in the very peaceful cafe garden its wonderful selection of exotic plants and trees.

A. J.

An excellent place to while away a couple of hours and with free parking right outside the door for much of the weekend too.

N.

Kind of a hoarders collection of stuff. Expect glass cases upon glass cases of stuff curated by the decade. The descriptions are sparse and limited.

L. L.

We had a very enjoyable time looking at this wonderful collection. The staff were friendly and helpful too.

A. B.

A really great museum - super detailed, with items ranging from the first ever examples of mass produced items all the way to the modern age. There was in fact One Direction toothpaste. Reasonably priced with a sweet little gift shop at the start and a cafe at the end.

B. D. C.

Three stars for the amount of stuff they have, but it's not really a museum. It's much more of a private collection of "stuff". Some of it is very cool and some of it is clutter. There are a few write ups on consumerism but it's more like going through boxes at your great grandma's house and doing so in the attic than an educational experience. It's dark, cluttered and a bit overwhelming, and I say this as someone who is obsessed with history, branding and loves nostalgia. I think they would do better cutting it in half or doing certain themes it seasonally as it feels cheap to have something as poignant as the Telegraph announcing Princess Diana's death hidden behind a Teletubby. Overall, worth the entry free and great in theory, but the execution could be much better. Great for people who want to see stuff from their childhood but it's just a bunch of stuff but nothing really about brands or branding.

A. W.

Loved this place it was so so interesting. Bought me back to my childhood!!!

M. T.

Loved this place in it's previous location but it is even better now. Fabulous collection amazingly well organised. Wonderful cafe, spectacular garden. Really come here!!

i. m.

Spent two hours there Good collection of Brands from victoriana times to the present. Nice cafe and Seating area

S. L.

A relatively small museum, but you can still easily spend a couple of hours in here. A brilliant and fascinating collection of brands and packaging through the decades. Brilliant way of seeing the evolution of products and branding, and actually surprising just how many brands have been around for so long. A brilliantly nostalgic journey of things we saw and had as children. If you're in London, this is a must visit attraction.

Y. W.

A wonderful museum, well organised and jam-packed with nostalgia and history. I highly recommend a visit.

A. T.

Highly recommend for anyone interested in design, packaging and history. Nice cafe.

J. V.

We had a great time with the family ticket I won on their social media competition. Friendly staff. However at the end when in the gift shop I noticed the family trail activity which wasn't given to us during our visit which is a shame as the kids would have enjoyed. Fab vegan chocolate cake in the cafe you just try!

C. M.

Interesting museum to visit, different than the other museums. Fee applies

R. H.

Possibly the best museum in London, a true hidden gem. The exhibits provide an look at life throughout the last 100 years, showcasing everyday items that provide an intimate view into the real lives of ordinary people. The later exhibits will surely trigger nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the UK, but by no means is that the only appeal. A great experience for any age group, and always worth a second visit! Note that photography isn't allowed in the museum so I am unable to illustrate my review, but rest assured everything is displayed very clearly and the exhibits are all fascinating!

L. G.

It was like walking through time. It would have been a bit better if some of the old toys had been going while in display cases but it was still a good few hours spent. No photo's allowed

A. S.

Great Museum very interesting brought back lots of memories

d.

Fantastic Museum brought back so much nostalgia! Really liked the Spotify eras as you walked round. Brilliant.

C. C.

Loved this museum. It's so amazing to see how things have changed over the years. Literally stumbled upon it by chance and it was the highlight of the day

S. S.

Not very big but if you take your time you can spend over an hour. Quite interesting and well laid out in time order from old to new. One way system. Book in advance. Coffee shop and toilets at the end.

R.

Overall it was a good experience. The museum was quite good but not as i expected.

K. S.

An amazing place full of different brands, magazines and games. These go through the ages, pre I world war to modern day.

G. H.

A literal time-tunnel through the history of brands. Bookings were spaced a few minutes apart before going through the museum's one-way system which mostly worked but got bunched up in places where people were particularly interested in a given display. Large variety of brands on show and definitely worth a visit if you want a hit of nostalgia.

A. P.

The place I’m going to review is none other than the Museum of Advertising (labels,prints and more ,which concern the advertising of a certain product).Indeed,it is known,how advertising has been used by nam,since ancient times and this we can ascertain seeing the ancient advertisement found in the archaeological excavation of Pompeii..Who better than a Museum to tell visitors about the evolution of advertising? In this regard , the Museum of Brand Packaging and Advertising was open to the public in London in 2005. The creator and founder of this unique museum ,is Robert Opie .The entire collection exhibited in this museum offers tourists a pleasant journey through the history of advertising and its most famous logos ,from the Victorian age to the present day. Also this museum is worth a visit if you are interested non the subject.

R. T.

A really unique experience and fairly priced. The museum has something for everyone, no matter your age. It's the perfect place for nostalgia! There's also a good gift shop and cafe, helpfully situated right next to Ladbroke Grove tube station.

A. H. &. A.

A great find, a treasure chest of history and social commentary. Just a few mins walk from Ladbroke Grove Stn. Friendly staff and a lovely cafe. You will experience many "We had one of those" moments! (No photography inside - hence outdoor pic!)

T. B.

A slightly quirky museum with a specific and defined subject - staff really helpful and friendly. The Museum has the advantage of a pleasant courtyard where refreshments can be enjoyed in good weather

M. A. G.

A very enjoyable museum that takes you down memory lane. Excellent display.

j. b.

An evolutionary display of branded 'everyday' consumer articles through the 'modern era' and their ongoing enduring public appeal created and sustained by the incessant Siren enticement of Advertising. Little of substance for consumption here in the way of contextualisation, critical analysis or objective interpolation. Also stage events, workshops and lectures. Cafe and inevitable gift shop present and correct. Essentially a kaleidoscopically colourful collection... but could be so much more. Does NOT exactly what it says on the tin.

S. G.

Visited the museum for the first time yesterday afternoon and it was great place to visit. Lot of cool stuff to look at and get inspired by.

V. F.

This was a really fascinating small museum. You cannot take photos (so no way to show what I mean) but the layout of the exhibits is well done. You snake through a small glass corridor with items behind the glass on both sides, and travel through the decades from the 1800s to present day. I found the 90s section extremely nostalgic. They showcase everything from food to popular culture, and the section around the WWs was very interesting. Worth the small charge to enter.

G. M.

Very good customer service. Museum was well loaded with brands, bringing back memories. The collections were well curated and educational.

D. H.

Nostalgia and education in equal measure . Good cafe with home baked cakes (on limited hours at present ) with a lovely garden to relax in

T. A.

Such a lovely walk down the halls of the history of brands! Definitely worth a visit for all ages. They had a colouring station so even my 3 years old daughter also enjoyed it. At the very end of our visit, there was a very pleasant old man sitting on a chair with a stick, asked me: "do you like this place?", we all said how great this place is and it's not getting enough credit for how valuable it is. I asked him "are you part of the team here or something?" He said: "this is my collection!" We were so happy we had a chat with him, he told us all about how he started since he was a little boy in school in the 50's, and that this is only 3% what's on show here, the rest is in storage! What an amazing dedicated gentleman, someone should get his story out there!

J. A.

A great museum! It is much, much bigger than what the pictures showcase, you will be there for at least an hour if you walk slowly and look at everything. So interesting! I do wish there were a few more chairs in the corridor, as my mum was getting a bit tired.

B. T.

Love the place, they have everything ordered and displayed in a chronological order. Very nice! Brings memories and puts facts in place. It was fun to walk around for an hour or so. Also they have a very creative and nice gift shop with some quiz games about the 90s and also some nice posters. Would advice anyone to visit...

J. W.

This is a fantastic place to visit. The museum includes thousands of toys, packaging examples, magazine covers, radios, Tv's, computers from previous decades. It's very well presented, chronologically, decade by decade, with the items in tall class cabinets. It's almost like a tunnel. Everyone who goes here is guaranteed to see something from their childhood that they'd forgotten about.

M. D.

Used a 2 for 1 voucher to get entry but even without this, the entrance fee was very reasonable. A real mix of items to view, almost exclusively behind glass, so not a hand-on type of museum. Really enjoyed seeing the mix of items on display and spent a couple of hours here. Went to the cafe afterwards which was excellent and was able to sit in a lovely garden. Recommended for adults, but might be a little boring for children.

I. K.

A small museum I really enjoyed. We have spent around 2 hours there. It had me drawn in from the very begining. They have a very good collection of labels, packaging, toys and etc. And the way they position it era by era, makes it very interesting to follow the progress and evolution of design and technology. Also short descriptions with interesting facts add up and make it easier to understand the certain details. Worth the visit if you are interested in this topic.

R. C.

Like walking into a time tunnel. I was taken back to when I was in single figures.

L. M.

Great displays, you could be in there minutes or days depending on how much time you spend looking at each thing. It was a great blast from the past. The only way I think they could improve it is to explain or question brands more than just display them, for example to explain the changes of how packagings used to be made as packaging used to mainly be made of tin and therefore was reusable, I think this would be a great hot topic in the current anti plastic world.

J. B.

Really fascinating and enjoyable experience, staff were welcoming, environment felt Covid safe and best of all the displays were interesting, fun, thought provoking and informative. Great to track the developments and influences on recognised brands and a trip down memory lane to boot!

A. B.

Pretty cool chronological walk-through concept, *lots* of artifacts in the permanent collection. "No photos" policy is unfortunate. There is some historical info provided at various points along the timeline. It is academically interesting, but I don't think most people would get a lot out if it beyond "oh, packaging used to look different back then". The temporary special exhibits were quite sparse and clearly promoted corporate sponsors, so not really enjoyable. Worth a one-time visit if you're particularly interested in branding/packaging/design. Otherwise, I'd probably pass.

C. L.

What an amazing place to visit. Me and my partner stayed in London for 2 weeks and found this Museum on the list of things to do. Wow what an experience. The Museum blew me and my partner away just to see so much history in one place. The way it was setup was very cool feeling like you were traveling through time. Massive mention was the loverly staff that worked there. The lady behind the front counter was enthusiastic and was very excited that we had come to the museum. I wish we grabbed her name as she made the whole experience there amazing. Thank you very much.

C. T.

Loved it! Amazing collection of all kinds of publicity/branding elements from the 1900s to our days. We spent 1h30 in this time machine and enjoyed every minute of it.

J. F.

Really interesting things in here. Very informative social history. Nice trip down memory lane.

J. A.

Very interesting to look at but not much repeat entertainment once you've been around the museum. Would definitely recommend going there once if you are interested in some British nostalgia!

J. M.

Great collection of packaging through the ages presented in an engaging way. Not as interactive as younger children might like. Excellent loos.

l.

Went to this museum on a rainy day & spent 1.5 hours walking around. It was a fun time, but you should come expecting to see some consumer brands on display (& not an exhaustive list - there wasn't much on automobiles for instance). It would've been nice to see more history & understand the evolution of brands over time (i.e. there was a lot of Cadbury memorabilia featured, but nothing explaining or showcasing how the brand was able to reinvent itself throughout time). There was quite a bit featured from the Victorian & Edwardian time which was interesting. And the last part of the museum had a video playing with top campaigns from each decade which I enjoyed.

C. R.

I was expecting something else, but is more about packaging than branding. Still interesting. I found out while I was walking the dog, so it was a good discovery anyways. Good place to visit.

J. L.

I have to say, I went in expecting this to be rather dull, but was pleasantly surprised. A lot of their displays are sorted chronologically, and it was fascinating when I reached the 60s and 70s, and I got to see all the games, foods, music, TV shows, etc that my parents grew up with. The 90s were pretty interesting too, seeing how distant all the things I grew with have become. Would recommend

J. H.

This is a hidden gem of a museum! It’s more a glimpse into life and times rather than branding or packaging which is what makes it so fascinating. Recommend a couple of hours here then a trip up the Portobello Road.

P. A.

Brilliant collection of packaging over the years, brings back childhood memories, you could spend hours in the enveloping display cases, Sunday wasn't busy, but still you hear other visitors recollections of items they remember. It's well worth a trip to walk down memory lane, just don't plan anything else that day, there's so much to see,. we'd been in there for three hours and could've spent more time. I know we've missed bits there's so much to see. They have a small café, for tea and cakes and light snacks, if you need to take a break.

R. S.

Amazing references if you are a graphic/brand/packaging designer. I found myself reminiscing of my childhood and pleasantly surprised to see the origins of my favorite brands growing up!

J.

Interesting place to reminisce and remind yourself of products and cultural items from your youth. The museum has a surprisingly large collection arranged by era in a 'time tunnel' There are also displays of products by Brand showing how the branding has developed or resisted change over time. The coffee shop is pleasant and offers a good selection of refreshments. The entrance price is quite expensive for the size of the museum. Not particularly good for children as the displays are primarily just that, no opportunity to play or interact in any way, but a must see place for anyone studying packaging design or product branding or product management.

j. m.

What a great place this is to visit. Short walk from Ladbroke grove St..Not allowed to take photos unfortunately. Worth a visit,plenty of nostalgia

R. F.

An absolutely extraordinary collection, thoughtfully displayed and logically laid out. It took me almost three hours to get through it all. Brilliant museum for any person interested in the evolution of British society & culture and packaging design.

E. P.

I went in October, the building was lovely, the exhibition was great. A really ecclectic mix of branded items. I would highly recommend, it's a great way to spend a couple of hours.

T. F.

Lot more to see and do than you would think. Took a lot longer to get around the exhibits than we expected. Lots of nostalgic feelings when discovering products from our youth. The coffee shop is ok but best of all has a collection of board games that kept us entertained for a goodly time, so much so that we ran it of time and couldn't explore the small but interesting garden. If you found this useful please hit the like button.

B. S.

Actually a really fascinating journey through the history of brands and packaging in the UK. It's quite fun to spot things you've not seen since childhood, and see the roots of the brands we see around us today. I've taken a star off because for £9 entry for an adult, they could at least let us take some photos. I'm not sure why this policy exists, but for a quite steep entry price for what is a reasonably small museum it does seem a little stingy.

D. F.

Loved looking at the pritty chocolate boxes and the thunderbirds, Doctor who and star trek toys and packing, and also the mickey mouse games and toys.

K. D.

Thoroughly enjoyable. I loved seeing the history of packaging and it was well laid out. My second visit! The cafe was a bit expensive but overlooking the gardens made up for it! Very wheelchair friendly too and there is parking close by for blue badge users.

O. C.

Great museum, lovely cafe, friendly staff, superb garden.

J. W.

Great place to see some classic and modern designs and objects, plus the indoor/outdoor café is great! Bathrooms are really clean and new, plus the shop has some great items. A favourite of my mother to go alone or with friends (Btw, the pic is not taken at the museum, though the Star Wars display would not be out of place) Very new and disabled and child friendly

J. M.

Fascinating trip down memory lane. Be prepared for full on nostalgia. No photography is allowed hence no internal images to share.

L. J.

Displays of all the brand name products and advertising from late 1800s to the present. Very cool. Helps to be a little older so you can play the "I remember that....". Interesting how old some current brands are too. Good for at least an hour of entertainment and a bit away from the regular tourist spots in London.

N. v.

Didn't expect too much of it and thought we'd be in and out within an hour. How wrong was I. There was lots to see and lots of nostalgia (?). Even my 10 and 14 year old enjoyed it more than they thought they would. Enjoyed coffee and cake in the garden afterwards, that is a lovely place. Yes entree is not cheap but the are an independent museum and they need to make money somehow.

J. K.

I loved browsing the brand trail, which shows England's development of household consumerism and, over time, branding. The collection is huge, many times larger than I expected. The curation and chronological display made it fun to spend over an hour looking at products of other eras.

a. a.

One of the best museums in Notting Hill!

J. R.

Great museum! A little off the beaten track but different and really interesting! Saw lots of brands from our childhood and also items that our parents had spoken about! If you are looking to visit somewhere away from the norm.. have a look here! Friendly helpful staff. Excellent little cafe also with an amazing garden.

R. R.

Don't let the unfathomably boring name (seriously, as if anyone should have a better grasp on branding..) fool you - this is an excellent museum and well with a trip. Well laid out with exhibits arranged in a "time tunnel", exposing how branding and advertising has changed through fine, which makes for a fascinating story about the development of society over the last 150 years or so. Yes it's a bit geeky, but it's a museum, embrace it. Price is a bit steep, but highly recommended.

M. L. S.

I went with the UCC with my colleagues from BA (Hons) Business and Management first year class for insight into Marketing and Advertising. It was a lovely museum and a real trip down memory lane. Great for all ages and I particularly liked seeing the Take That Dolls and the Spice Girls Dolls. So I'll tell you what I want what I really, really want ... to go back and visit again.

L. M.

Fantastic museum, ordered in a time line of various and wonderous products. Will make you very nostalgic whether you were born in the 50s or the 00s. Would recommend. Takes about 1 hour - 2 hours to go round depending on how long you stop and star stuff. Although it's not an interactive museum, you can't touch anything and there is not a lot of information on individual brands and products it's more a visual representation of how our society has changed in its commercial needs.

C. J.

A nice way of spending a couple of hours and a very visual reminder of images and branding that have long ago passed into history, and others that haven’t really changed a lot over the last 100 years. A reminder that everything changes and yet nothing changes, other than the packaging. One improvement would be for there to be more information on the key brands to provide some historical context for those less familiar with them.

T. M.

Nostalgia ! Spent a lovely afternoon here yesterday browsing through the thousands of items bringing back wonderful childhood memories with a friend. We both went to school in the area in the 60's. Then spent 90 minutes in the wonderful garden over a pot of tea and a couple of danish with the sun shining down. The only thing I think was missing was a water feature in the garden, but did not spoil our visit. Tickets, refreshments - all reasonably priced.

M. X.

Wonderful experience! This museum contains comprehensive collections on consuming goods dates back to late modern period. It also evokes your childhood memories and emotions. Highly recommendation!

I. G.

A nice jump into English History, revisiting its landmarks in the past 150 years through brands and items from everyday life. Museum is not very big but there's plenty for the eye to catch, and you could spend hours there looking at every single item in these packed display windows, filled with vintage articles. Could use a little light.

A.

Has two basic exhibits. One is a journey through time, looking at types of products through the years, and how the things being sold and the way they were branded changed. The other is a gallery of various well-known brands showing (and in some cases describing) how the branding changed over the years. I expected the second exhibit to be the whole museum and was pleasantly surprised by the first exhibit. You may not enjoy this if you are not at least somewhat into both design and history, but if you are... boy have I got the museum for you.

L. C.

Wonderful historical displays that will take you on a long journey from Victorian era goods to current day brands! The gift shop has a great selection of books and more. Would recommend you take a visit!

J. T.

So glad my friend booked us tickets to visit here. Absolutely fascinating place with so much to see from the 1800's right up to the 2000's. Brought back a lot of happy memories of things that I had forgotten about from my childhood. Well worth a visit.

L. L.

Nice little museum. A little out of the way but worth the trip. The exhibit is designed like a long hall that leads you through different eras. It could use an occasional seat for people who have trouble standing for long periods.

L. M.

Great place for nostalgia, more a collection of everyday items through the last 200 years than specifically focusing information brands. The chocolate bars from the 1930s are particularly interesting (and yes today's have shrunk). The magazine covers are also fascinating seeing their evolution from etchings to the glamour mags of today. Perfect for an afternoons nostalgia no matter your age.

S. D.

Very unusual nostalgic museum. Should b publicized more. Pleasant cafe and good transport links. Rather long way from east London to travel so entrance fee could b a bit less. But excellent day out. The staff all volunteers were pleasant and helpful

Z. S.

A brilliant little museum with great location! I accidentally found out about this museum on Groupon where I bought half-price entry tickets. I didn't expect much from my visit but I couldn't have been more wrong. The exhibition was fascinating, and it drew me in in a minute. Expect a time travel through everyday objects and advertisements, starting in the Victorian era through our childhood years to our modern days… The exhibition space is a bit rugged, and there are no modern interactive elements, but it was still one of my best museum experiences in London. I recommend it to everyone ever since.

W. L.

I came there to see the evolution of advertising and branding from a corporate perspective. Instead, this was a bunch of old household goods and royal celebrations. Many elderly folk from the UK enjoyed this exhibit, but as someone from the US, it was interesting to see the past, but nothing stood out to me.

J. M.

Throughly enjoyed my visit to this fascinating museum. Very nostalgic for me seeing the pachagpac for so many famous brands that I grew up with in the fifties and sixties. A lot of brands are still with us but many sold to the highest bidder generally foreign firms that dropped the brands. Well worth a visit. If the weather Is nice have a coffee sitting in their nice patio garden.

H. S.

Absolutly LOVED this museum it exceeded my expectations ten fold. So interesting!

G. N.

Generally I try only to give 5 stars, and to anyone who is similarly obsessed with brands and advertising this is definitely a fun stop. In this instance, what lost the museum a star was the no-photos policy. I'm not sure if this is a measure to curtail lookie-loos or if there's a larger licensing factor at play here. But I would've really liked to share a couple items with my overseas family and friends. Again, by no means a deal breaker, but it would've been fun to share some of their myriad treasures :)

L. B.

Amazing trip down memory lane for most visitors. Huge collection with lots of insights. Interesting gift shop. And the the garden attached to the cafe is a real haven and beautifully looked after.

D. L. J.

The Museum of Brands has a lot of really amazing material in their galleries. However, the curation of these material is quite poor. Better curation and organization of the material can significantly benefit the ways in which this museum is experienced by visitors. Photography is not allowed in the galleries, which, for me, was disappointing, as there were a lot of things I would have liked to photograph / remember through photographs.

A. K.

I very nearly gave this five stars but the only reason I did not is because I don't think it's the sort of place that you would want to go back to a second time because once you've seen it you've seen it. However, if you haven't been you really should go, there are so many things in there that will get you talking. I didn't mean to be in there for three hours and could have managed the whole place in about 45 minutes but there were so many interesting items that just made me nostalgic to my childhood. I'll be honest, it sounds really really boring and your friends will probably look at you strangely if you say you're off on an exciting visit to a "Museum of Brands", it's not the first thing that I'd tweet about. Nonetheless it really isn't boring at all, very intellectually stimulating nostalgic and well presented so do tell your friends, like I now will, they'll be sure to see something in there as well that they like. You can get 2 for 1 tickets easily if you search the internet but even if you can't it's worth the £9 per adult (2017).

H. S.

So, I’ve visited the Museum of Brands (previously Museum of Brands, Packaging, and Advertising) several times now as it really captures the feeling of actual nostalgia that is so rare with other museums. You feel an actual connection here; this is a museum full of things from your life! Seeing products from my childhood really takes me back, and every time I make a visit I remember something that I’d forgotten from my childhood. It’s great to go alone (as I have done) but there’s so much joy to be had with friends. Hearing how they used to have a certain treat after swimming every Saturday when they were younger or sharing stories of how you and your siblings would always fight over the last rolo is priceless and just so much fun. It’s incredible how seeing old packaging in person can transport you back to a time in your life you’d maybe forgotten about. My other favourite thing about the museum is the café and garden. What an incredible escape it is! You wouldn’t think you were in the centre of London at all. It’s one of London’s best kept secrets, I’m sure of it. Being surrounded by plants, beautiful flowers, catching sunrays, and sipping on a gorgeous latté is just bliss. The staff are always lovely and smiley whenever I go, I was so shocked to learn that they are all volunteers! It just goes to show how special the Museum of Brands is. Whether you’re alone, with friends, or maybe you want to show your kids what mum and dad used to play with or eat as a child- go! I fully recommend it. You’ll see why when you’re there!

C. P.

Great place to reminisce on all those cans and things from your Granny's larder (or in my case the things Mum kept years past their best by dates!). Could do with a few more dates against some of the packaging, but a well worth while place to visit - allow a good few hours and take a break in the middle for a tea or coffee in the café.

K. S.

Spent an hour or so here. £9 entrance is a little high. Great to see the toys/products from my youth and how packaging has developed over the years. Gift shop expensive. The lady that served me seemed shocked that i didn't want to add gift aid to my entrance fee.

H. B.

Not my cup of tea. The museum is quite small and jam packed with different packaging through out the decades. It’s less informative than I would prefer and more visual to the point of overstimulation. But for those interested in the history of packaging for novelty or historic reasons this is a given.

D. C.

What a fantastic museum. The exhibition has very different artifacts, but it is one of the very few places that are as enjoyable as the British Museum. The display runs as a time line and uses every cm of space. You see so many images that it is slightly mind altering, like a fair ground. The only downside is that photography is forbidden.

S. S.

It’s lovely and takes you to your oldies day. However, it needs some improvements to make it more interesting and attractive, which provides a higher standard value of such kind of museums. In some of the showcases it is full of so many old or discontinued brands and products, perhaps only people who had experienced that product or brand might notice them. It would also be nice if there will be some short video clips, or passing through small cinemas would shows the manufacturing of some brand and products in the past, comparing them with the current technologies.

K. L.

One of my favourite museums in London. Very impressive collection, I honestly have no idea how they even managed to get so many things from so many different years and places in the world. I had amazing time. I think children would like as well!

N. F.

The Museum is more like an Exhibition of Packaging from 1900-1990 with not so much explained. I hoped to learn more about how marketing & packing worked back then and how its changed but there are only some text refreshing the history lesson of that decade. It is kind of fun to see the old brands you know today with the old packaging, but dont expect too much for the price of £9 per Adult.

E. V.

Very nice place to give children and teenagers a glimpse of life in the past through the evolution of household items. Also a scary reminder of how ubiquitous brands and marketing are today. The place is small and easily crowded, though.

L. F.

Interesting collection but a little bit overwhelming: the maze is absolutely packed full of objects and descriptions or explanations can occasionally be a little hard to spot. A little expensive for what it is considering a lot of London museums are £free.

J. M.

This place is fantastic,plenty to see and if your our age(60s) nostalgia a plenty.Seeing all the thongs I remember from childhood .well worth a visit.Sorry photos not clear but had to take them from computer, as no photography allowed, don't know why.Easy to get too as well.

m. s.

Very interesting Nostalgia

M. v. A.

Although the tour through memory lane is whimsical and entertaining, the small dark museum is a bit dusty and outdated in style and decor -- it needs a remodel to revive its content and capitalise on its charm (its main, and only competitive advantage against the surrounding creative art venues/exhibitions). The most interesting insight it gives is the evolution of reputable brands through the ages, but often this is not displayed cohesively and the setup seems almost cluttered and distracting. The price is much too high for the mediocre experience.

m. k.

Really interesting displays. Wonderful garden to have coffee

a. s.

Loved this place.. could spend days here .. brings back memories of one's youth.. especially all the brands you grew up with,and those you remember but are no longer around.. well worth the visit . Enjoy a coffe in the peaceful garden area ..loved it.. I'm sure you will as well regardless of your age..

R. R.

It's a very small museum with mostly toys. Came here for a school trip related to Marketing, but honestly I think there are much better places to go to while in London nevertheless it can be done in a couple of hours max. It is interesting to see the evolution of different household brands and toys through different times in recent human history.

C. M.

Interesting collection of branded goods through the years. Won't be for everyone but a good opportunity for the more mature to regale the youngsters with tales of toys they had as kids and their favourite sweets... Good standby for poor weather!

D. S.

Very Intersting very well laid out.not very busy so you can take your time going round also not too expensive

j. c.

Very interesting display of household available in UK over time. A good trip down memory lane. Near tube station. Portobello Road nearby if you want to make longer outing. Toilets and cafe on site. Did not spot any Playmobil. Could have better signage. For example: when cardboard first started, when plastic first started.

B. B.

Very good museum. Very well presented and in purpose built building with very well designed gardens in which to enjoy the best coffee I think I have had in London. The range of brands was I felt a bit limited but nevertheless enjoyable. Well worth a visit

D. B.

Good place to take kids and learn about the important role that brand play in our everyday life

J. F.

Our team from DJs on Demand assisted the crew at Museum of Brands in hosting a Christmas event. The team absolutely loved the venue saying it displayed such authenticity and a wow factor. We certainly recommend going down to the museum to experience branding nostalgia for yourself. We're looking forward to going back.

K. V.

Such a cute and great little museum, lovely cafe too! Totally recommend

J. B. (.

We had a few problems finding this museum but we eventually stumbled upon it not far from Portobello Road Market. It's quite a small museum but that didn't mean it was empty. It consists of glass cabinets filled to the brim with household names from everything from chocolate bars to bars of soap dating back over a century. If you are say 40 years plus in age you will definitely be "oohing and arrring" and manically pointing at items, as you remember them from your childhood, as I did! There is a good amount of stuff from the 90's on display too but it definitely makes for a more exciting experience if you remember most of the items from earlier periods. There's a refreshment area where the same lady that sells you a ticket, literally pops the kettle on for you! And a gift shop that's disappointingly lacking and a missed opportunity in my opinion. Overall I enjoyed my 90 mins there, very nostalgic. The entrance fee is a little high for such a small venue but I am glad to help with the upkeep I guess.

J. M.

Peter Opie's childhood hobby of collecting wrappers, packaging and old advertisements has given a real treasure trove to us all. Sounds geeky, but it is excellent and well worth visiting. A trip down memory lane for older people, and an eye opener for younger people. You will land up spending much more time there than you expected.

P. F.

Nostalgic look at brands you knew as a kid. An elderly couple who were moving alongside me got great enjoyment out of it reminisced enthusiastically all the way round. Especially interesting for British people - lots of war/rationing and royalty related stuff.

K. J.

Immersive treasure trove of social history going back to the 1840's. I found the products and advertisements relating to the 80s, 90s and 00's just as fascinating as those from the Victorian era. Highly recommend a visit. I have been twice and am planning to return a third time.

A. W.

Easily one of my favourite museums. As a fan of design, it's fun to see how packaging and brands have evolved over the years. Easily accessible to all, and nicely laid out taking you through the years

A. P.

I found this museum online. It's not at the centre of London but it's close to the tube station, you don't have to walk much and it's easy to find once out the station. It's not really large museum and I didn't find it really interesting but it's full of things from the past especially from UK and from brands don't exist today. If you are bored by common museums you should have a look at this one, it's kind of a different from others.

D. H.

Better than expected. Worth a visit. The collection is big enough but a bit expensive and very British with a dash of American. Could do with some more precise dates of objects. It's a shame photography isn't allowed, not that anyone pays attention to the signage.

P. H.

Brilliant collection, just opened so it will only get better. The main display cabinets take you through the decades with a synopsis for each one. This collection has appeal for all ages. Older visitors would doubtless appreciates a few benches to perch on as they work their way round the collection.

B. H.

Went to this museum for a drinks reception but I'd be keen to visit again and would definitely recommend others visit. Some more info about why designs have changed would be great as it's very visual at the moment but 100% worth a visit. Keep an eye out for the Shitler Natsee toilet roll from the 1940s!

S. H.

Great place to spend some time in if you are interested in advertising and package design of some of the best known 'Brands and Packaging' of the 20th Century . It also, has a great little café and garden area even, if the snacks are on the basic side. There is an entry fee but this is a private museum.

m. c.

A fascinating, little museum. Many of the exhibits bring back fond childhood memories. I'd certainly recommend it.

D.

Quite big, nice workers :)

L. J.

It's a cool place if you are in to brands. Small Museum but has all the old and new brands such as Nestlé, Cadbury, Coca Cola.. I really enjoy my visit, the staff very friendly. The gift shop is cool and we'll priced.

M. 1.

This is a small Museum which looks like a recycling factory. Has a nice cafe, the museum itself clean and cosy. They charge a small recompense for the entrance.

t. c.

We had a great time reminiscing in here, they also have a link to spotify so you can listen to a selection of music from the time period related to the exhibits. Well worth a visit.

D. G.

Fascinating collection of household food, drink and toys etc packages from Victorian era to present day. Something or interest to all age groups especially for the decade you grew up in.

C. W.

I'm a bit of a marketing geek, so I was really looking forward to this museum - I was a fan, but am not sure what others would think. As another reviewer said, it's more of a collection of objects rather than a museum. I loved seeing the context of different product launches, and really loved seeing changes in packaging over time (especially at the end of the museum, where samples of the same product over the decades are lined up side by side for a direct comparison). However, the explanations were limited and noticeably filled with typos. Again, I loved the context - but wish there was more information about the trends and reasoning for changes in design instead of so much focus on the big events of the decade. While understanding war rationing is important to understanding new packaging, it is less relevant to hear about the sinking of the Titanic and it's nonrelation to brands. Overall, a nice addition to an afternoon in Notting Hill, only a few minutes walk from the hustle and bustle of Portobello Road. Worth a visit.

S. T.

Fascinating at a surface level. Did display some examples for brand development over the years but could have gone into a lot more depth about how any why a brands is developed in a certain way. Also would have been interesting to know what happened to some of the old brands. Why did they disappear especially if they had value.

K. L.

One of my favourite museums in London. Very impressive collection, I honestly have no idea how they even managed to get so many things from so many different years and places in the world. I had amazing time. I think children would like as well!

K.

A fascinating find. Nostalgic, informative and amusing. With a lovely garden for a coffee to finish off.

K. J.

Immersive treasure trove of social history going back to the 1840's. I found the products and advertisements relating to the 80s, 90s and 00's just as fascinating as those from the Victorian era. Highly recommend a visit. I have been twice and am planning to return a third time.

K. S.

Spent an hour or so here. £9 entrance is a little high. Great to see the toys/products from my youth and how packaging has developed over the years. Gift shop expensive. The lady that served me seemed shocked that i didn't want to add gift aid to my entrance fee.

L. L.

Nice little museum. A little out of the way but worth the trip. The exhibit is designed like a long hall that leads you through different eras. …

A.

Has two basic exhibits. One is a journey through time, looking at types of products through the years, and how the things being sold and the way they were branded changed. The other is a gallery of various well-known brands showing (and in …

R. L.

Well worth a visit. The display cases are full of a wide variety of packaging and it's really fun to see which brands you can still recognise today as well as see the old campaigns from your youth.

D. C.

What a fantastic museum. The exhibition has very different artifacts, but it is one of the very few places that are as enjoyable as the British Museum. The display runs as a time line and uses every cm of space. You see so many images that …

j. c.

Very interesting display of household available in UK over time. A good trip down memory lane. Near tube station. Portobello Road nearby if you want to make longer outing. Toilets and cafe on site. Did not spot any Playmobil. Could have better signage. For example: when cardboard first started, when plastic first started.

C. A. B.

Nice collection of packaging, advertisments and mass consumption objects from soaps, food cans and cigarettes boxes to bottles and dairy products . Unfortunately the do no allow to take pictures.

a. p.

Nothing incredible but a very good insight into the history of brands from the beginning of the 20th Century onwards. The museum is small and not very accomodating however.

M. A.

I really enjoyed this small museum with wall-to-wall displays of historic adverts of everything from cigarettes to laundry detergent to foodstuffs. That being said, it was a bit too pricey for my budget and I was disappointed that photography was not permitted in the museum.

G. P.

On first hearing about a museum made up of lots of very old food packaging, one might not rush to Notting Hill, eager to pay admission to see the inside of what is essentially an old persons food cupboard. However, with packaging and adverts starting from the 1800's and taking you through two World Wars and all the way into the 21st century, this museum fills you at first with intrigue, then nostalgia and recognition. Not to mention the inevietable telling of old stories, prompted by old bottles of Fairy Liquid and tins of Quality Street.

V.

Fun little museum that walks you through the history of products- a nostalgic and informative visit !

M. F.

You'll love that hidden gem. Especially the garden!

M. W.

A little limited in scope & lacking in-depth information, however it was very interesting and well presented.

J. S.

We went there yesterday, a hidden gem of a museum plus a lovely cafe and a small garden which we found out you can go into free for a snack and just sit in the little garden if you dont want to do the museum, we will certainly be going back,oh,did I mention the shop !!!!! 10/10.

P. C.

Fabulous. Smallish, but great selection of packaging and brands through the ages. Enjoyed by 8 and 11 yr old children too. Has lovely outdoor café space too.

R. Z.

Pretty interesting museum. Has lots of history about pop culture, fashion, brands and packages. But more for a general audience not for marketers like me looking for inspiration

D. H.

Unusual museum that shows how packaging has developed through the ages. Relatively expensive, but a good two or three hours entertainment. Has a nice cafe.

T. Y.

Great museum with plenty to look at and lots of history! Only downside was the £9 admission charge...

T. B.

Great museum - all ages will enjoy the nostalgia and the history. Lots about radio and television and their impact on advertising and brands - would like to see a section on internet/social media/viral advertising

P. S.

One of London's cavalcade of really strange museums, the Museum Of Brands is dedicated to the packaging and paraphenalia associated with consumer products. If you're interested in the visual history of washing powder, beer or even Quality St chocolates then this is a destination that you'll adore. If there is a niggle, they are very, very up-tight about photography once you cross the threshold - apparently it's all to do with copyright, but the last time I looked there's no law against photographing the things on my kitchen shelf so I don't see what the problem is here... A bit jobsworthy and surprisingly annoying, particularly if you're the kind of person who likes to share photos of their experiences.

A. S.

Great place to visit. My passion is marketing and this museum was not only educational of brands and marketing through the years but bought back memories. Food in the cafe was great as well.

R. T.

An unusual and interesting museum

R. P. V.

Nice and cozy private museum for those interested in marketing. The brand tunnel is probably the highlights. They also run workshops on marketing related topic.

A. M.

Shared a wonderful informative tour with grand daughter who enjoyed fact finding.

T. J.

Great place, really interesting to see the history of brands and packaging

D. c.

FABULOUS... It's paid out behind glass, I didny't too long with the Victoriana, the post war toys are amazing, incredible that one person could have collected all this

r. w.

An amazing museum, full of packaging dating back to the Victorian period. Extremely well done

M. V.

Great place to visit.Trully amazing sentimental journey🥰

P. M.

Very good brought back so many memories from childhood and teenage years cafe not the best could do with more choice of lunch meals and sandwich's but overall a good museum

A. D.

A really enjoyable trip back through time showing the development of the brands we know and love today, as well as lots that are no longer with us. Hugely nostalgic!

W. B.

Unique museum, displaying a little studied aspect of social history. Very good workshop for school groups. Easy to access via London Underground.

a. f.

Excellent museum for brands through a time tunnel. You are not allowed to photograph. Amazing and vast collection well displayed

P. W.

Excellent and most interesting. Also met the founder, a fascinating man, who is clearly driven. A chance for a whole family to reminisce. Recommended.

L. K.

Although there was less information on how innovation and historic events influence a brands image than I expected, it is a great way to find that desired nostalgic feeling.

B. A.

The museum is not a busy one, but shows an impressive collection of objects from well known brands across the past century. The visit last 1 hour and a half, it's totally worth it.

N. A.

I respect this museum so much keeping old brand and presented very well trust me it is emotional . It remind me of a good day.

E. M.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit & it bought back memories !

D. D.

Really worth the 9 pounds tickets. Really interesting and great collection, we stayed more than 2 hours.

M. R.

A trip from Victorian times through to the present day as told through consumer products, advertising and the trends of each period. A really unique and large collection, well worth it.

J. B.

Really enjoyed visiting this place. It was so interesting to learn about the improvements of the different brands from Victorian times to the present day. Would highly recommended this place.

x. x.

A very nice place to visit, especially with the kids. Nice range of brands to visit. The creative room is a great place for the kids. Highly recommended

J. R.

Truly one of the most interesting places in London to visit to learn about the history of branding. In addition the ideal place for away days and product launches.

A. V.

Incredible experience! You can learn so much about advertising in a short amount of time. Very dense, but very well organized. A genuine treat!

B. D.

Well worth a visit. Decades of advertising displayed very well. If you don't say "Oh yes, I Remember that" I'll buy you a coffee at the pleasant coffee bar.

C. T.

What an interesting museum. One of the quirky ones worth a visit. Very nice to see the branding you remember from your childhood!

R. C.

This is a brilliant day out and you really could spend a day exploring cabinet after cabinet of historical packaging and items, you'll hear shouts of 'I REMEMBER THAT' all the way through the decades, as each section is cleverly packed with memorabilia in ten year graduations, there's a little gift and coffee shop at the end too so you can sit and reminisce.

L. Z.

Definitely worth visiting if you are interested in seeing how certain aspects of marketing and advertising evolved in the last centuries. The price can appear high, but there is a lot of food for thought!

J. C.

Fascinating talk by Mr Robert Opie, founder of the museum. Could stay here all day looking at the cabinets with things from 30's to 90's

C. A.

A trip back in time... Interesting artefacts during the two world wars. Make some time to spend in the garden afterwards, they have a friendly cat and peaceful environment.

S. J.

An interesting place to visit for a different perspective on our history. Takes about an hour to get around. There's a loveky garden where you can grab a coffee.

B. B.

Silly little museum with an excellent garden! It's a great shame they don't allow photographer, would be a great place for strange selfies! Worth a visit for the nostalgia

P. S.

Don't miss this little gem even if you don't have the London pass. They also have a small Cafe. Definitely worth a visit.

P. S.

It was interesting, albeit small and possibly not worth how much they charge for a ticket. Giving it three stars because of their INCREDIBLY unfriendly and rude staff members at the ticket desk, yesterday.

S. A.

It's a time machine showing you daily lives from every decade with interesting details. No photo rule is annoying, though they should have their reasons.

C. B.

Fantastic place, a real blast through the past. The staff were really helpful and friendly.

F. B.

Amazing place for brands lover!

T. P.

Really fun day out, would definitely recommend. Staff were helpful and felt very safe.

R. B.

Very nice

A. S.

Delve into 150 years of British consumer heritage as you explore how well - loved brands such as Oxo,Marmite and Twinig's have evolved since the Museum in Ladbroke

I. H.

It's very interesting to see the evolution of branding and marketing since late 1800 to our days. How products, brands, technology and customs have developed specially through some iconic brands

S. R.

An amazing walk through the past! Didn't try out the cafe but a great thing to do on a rainy Saturday. Top displays!

I. F.

Really fun afternoon out to get out of the rain! We also met the man who has collected all the artefacts which was a great bit of luck!

D. A.

Nice place for people who are interested in packaging, design or advertising. You get to know a lot about the history of brand image and design.

D. 9.

Amazing, I spent to long in the Victorian stuff and didn't leave long enough for the post war memrobilia

m. S.

Great place to switch off from London strees

S.

Very interesting displays from 19th Century to date bringing back memories of yesteryear. Sadly not allowed to take photos but enjoyable none the less.

P. G.

Good range of items on display, showing the history of packaging its develment and advertising, of some very well known brands.

J. L.

A very fun walk through time looking at how old some brands are till today. Loved it.

B. K.

Not enough contextualization in presentation. A bit cramped and packed in. Overpriced for quantity of displays, yet it could be more justified with space and explanation.

H. B. P. P.

Very nice staff, it was a certainly interesting concept however it took so long to get there and when i do it just doesn’t seem worth it, or the money.

T. K.

Great place for most ages, their collection is brilliant and you can be assured of the memories you will recall regardless of age.

D.

Loved it....so many old toys and brands that took me back to my childhood. Shop had some great gifts to.

B. C.

A interesting out-of-the-way museum. If you're in to packaging or understanding the history of brand development then this is a fun little museum.

A. C.

Really great small museum. Interesting to see the changes of packaging through time

A. k.

Really enjoyed this place! Must visit if you like brands!

N. C.

Great place not very well publicised. A nostalgic journey. Go see for yourself and take the kids (grandkids)

j.

Lovely little museum with a nice shop and bar at the end. The neighbourhood is also worth the visit.

S. W.

A great reminder of the style of packaging from our youth. The range of toys and games show how the world has changed

M. P.

Absolutely fascinating place, well worth a visit. Beautifully kept and friendly and helpful staff.

K. G.

Fun place especially if you love packaging or aren't British. Well laid out to walk you through history in brands.

L. M.

Very interesting museum, with quite a lot to see, it has a small shop

B. K.

It gives a very good history lesson of brands and their developments from mid19th century til present day

M. M.

This museum mainly has packaging and advertising from the past on display. It's not a huge place so can be done quite fast.

K.

A fascinating find. Nostalgic, informative and amusing. With a lovely garden for a coffee to finish off.

c. s.

Great museum !

C. K.

Great place to visit, displays really interesting. Nice cafe with lovely courtyard.

E. K.

It's very well presented, chronologically, decade by decade, with the items in tall class cabinets.

A. S.

The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in London examines the history of consumer culture from Victorian times to the present day.

T. A.

Never seen this place before but it holds thousands of branded items from before time. Come down and see it. I start Volunteering there next week

L. B.

Nice place to visit, the collection of packaging inside is very interesting. And the garden is a little piece of oaradise insiede the city.

A. L.

The museum includes a variety of packaging, advertising and newspapers that are a fascinating look into the past.

J. E.

A fascinating collection of product packaging, like taking a trip down memory lane. Well worth a visit.

E. Y.

Fabulous collection amazingly well organised. Wonderful cafe, spectacular garden.

A. S.

Very interesting place, you could spend 1-2 hours around and look into the evolution of very familiar things.

P. S.

Great value museum, and very helpful staff. ( Half price if your a national trust member )

D. H.

Welcoming staff in the front. The cafe outdoor seats beatiful, makes you feel you are outside somewhere in the jungle

J. D. a.

Had a great afternoon here and spent 2 hours looking around. So interesting!! 🙂

S. R. A. M.

Interesting place to visit if you want to know the history of marketing.. it is not so big but quite interesting..

K. O.

A London secret for designs and nostalgia. Some displays are dark but it is worth a visit.

l. d.

A lot of content. Very interesting walk through the timeline of brands. However would be nice to have more labels.

P. W.

Very nostalgic place. Small museum that you can do in a couple of hours.

J. Q.

Absolutely fabulous. Well done all round. Decades of toys and joy.

G. T.

Great little display of brands and packaging through time.Nice cafe and garden too.

J. E.

A fascinating journey into the past through exhibits of the packaging used by world famous brands down through the ages

G. H.

Hidden gem. Lots to learn throughout the years. Saw lots of things I had as a kid as well:

n. p.

Excellent, A Real Gem, A Visual Tour Through Modern History, Well Worth a Visit

J. W.

Great memory stirring museum and delightful cafe garden if the sun is shining .

J. R.

Small museum where you can return to past and see how things were done. Very nice Caffè with nice tea selection.

G. H.

Interesting place. Lovely garden. Unfortunately cafe staff were sullen and cakes looked sorry.

M. A.

Interesting deep dive into the history of branding. Covers a unique element of British history

P. D.

Interesting trip back through packaging and brands from the past. Start of the concept of brand values.

S. L.

Great place with a large collection of brands and packaging from Victorian to current. Great cafe and garden to.

T. W.

Really interesting walk through branded history. Plenty of flash backs to product and design of yesteryear!

S. P.

A huge step back in time. Compare yesteryear to the present day. Allows children to see what their parents wore, saw & played with!

R. D.

Great place to learn more about the history of advertising and package design. Good for kids and adults.

T. B.

Talk about a trip down memory lane. It was fantastic, this is a must visit museum!!

R. B.

An extremely unique walk down the past illustrated with products used by our parents and ourselves.

L. W.

One of the best museums ever. A trip down memory lane.

Z. B.

Really cool museum and a nice garden to sip on some coffee outside.

C. F.

Just a goldmine of nostagia!!

T. J.

A small and quirky place, like a walk threw a time tunnel.. many memories...

T. E. E.

Truly a brilliant display of all things to do with branding and display. A visual treat like no other.

S. B.

Brilliant little known museum. The time tunnel walk is fascinating

D. M.

Interesting nostalgic place to visit. Personally needs more 80's to get a 5 out of 5

M. L.

A really interesting museum, full of surprises and memories. A must for every marketeer.

R. H.

Great museum part of the Opie collection. Nice restaurant

V.

Super interesting museum! Love the packaging time line

I. K.

Slaying little museum with a beautiful garden and friendly staff!

G. R.

Very interesting, remembering the old brands and items from when we were young.

S. “. W.

Was very interesting, but it felt a little cramped at times, and also a bit to staid in their presentation

A. C.

Great place, very interesting. Brought back lots of memories

E. P.

Well organised displays. Very nostalgic if you are of a certain age!

D. S.

Very interested Museum. Lots of stuffs from Victorian times to now.

M. M.

Great exposition, a real journey in time! I recommend this place :)

L. F.

The older you are the more there is to enjoy. Takes you back down memory lane.

A. W.

Enjoyed the day looking at all the different things very interesting would recommend to everyone

C. Y.

A good place and store to buy things from various brands , least crowded and peaceful though.

A. M.

I spent a lot of time here back in the 1990s when it was the home of The London Lighthouse a hospice back in the early days of HIV/Aids

G. G.

a little small, but packed full of great stuff. a little dissapointing that no photos were allowed.

A. H.

Fantastic setting, and love the time tunnel a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

M. N.

If you're thinking of going you'll probably really enjoy it. If it's not your type of thing, you won't.

j. o.

Unique little place, a real trip through history and down memory lane.

D. C.

Great venue and good for holding company event and training. Very helpful staff and service.

S. O.

Bit boring but some interesting stuff

T. G.

This was once the light house Terrence Higgins trust now a brand museum lots of over seas school trip no consesions for local kids

P. W.

Very interesting small museum full of nostalgia

W. H.

Very nice exhibition although not enough heating on inside.

T. M.

Interesting range of brands shop and cards and excellent whole food cafe and garden. Friendly staff.

G. I.

Interesting trip back in time, with some interactive activity that can entertain a younger audience

J. N.

Quirky place on the history of products but cannot take any photography.

m. w.

Lots of interesting content from across the ages. Not much theory behind brands bu r enjoyable never the less

C. C.

Small but packed museum filled with brands & packaging from the last 200 years.

J. B.

I was an interesting trip through my childhood, a great way to spend a few hours

M. K. H.

Small but very interesting. Good tea garden out the back.

H. H.

Very interesting place. Lot's to see of bygone days

D. M.

A real walk down memory lane - it's amazing how much you forget about everyday brands, but it all comes flooding back!

W. C.

Splendid, don't miss it. Gigantic display of printed tins, and portable radios.

K. S.

Would definetly recommend !

D. M.

Excellent place!

A. 1.

Great little museum, taking you back down memory lane

G.

Great place to visit

P. C.

Interesting place but they should not charge entrance

S. S.

Journey through time - good for those of enough to remember how things were

R. H.

An unbelievable collection you can spend the whole day reminiscing. The only downside is they don't allow picture taking

J. P.

A small museum with a difference. Enjoyed stepping back in time.

A. *.

Amazing Collection of daily life objects through the last century till now

S. D.

Good experience,however disappointing as no photography allowed

N. L.

Awesome place for memories, recognising brands from my childhood!

M. C.

Interesting if slightly messy. Would be better with a bit more in-depth explanation rather than a collection of aterfacts

C. M.

Great collection of old product lines. Interesting to see how products and advertising have evolved over time.

M. K.

Big and rich exposition, but with 0 description, and you also cant take a photos

R. H.

Great collection, really enjoyed seeing some history.

D. W.

Lovely coffee and garden. The exhibition is excellent.

C. K.

Small but quite interesting. Ironically not that well branded itself

F. T.

Such a nice place found surfing the web. Very funny and interesting

L. H.

Very small, could have done with being more interactive

A. H.

Lots of activities. Extended interactive exercises for 2017-2018

P. A.

Excellent presentation by Liam, followed by a trip down memory lane.

K. K.

Interesting mueseum showcasing lifecycle of brands from Victorian to modern times

J. D.

Nice if you are taking interest on british nostalgia.

S. L.

A fabulous nostalgia trip and journey of product and brand development.

Y. B.

Lovely stuff. Worth visiting this little musm

h. l.

nice to see how everything changed but it was as interesting as I thought

A. K.

The collection is huge, many times larger than I expected.

H. D. S.

Friendly, welcoming and clean overall plus toilets

K. D.

Really interesting trip down memory lane from wartime and after.

S.

Amazingly curated collection, very quiet, and pleasant staff

N. J.

A very nice display of brands .. a must visit

S. A.

The best place if you want to know the history of brands.

e. S.

It takes you back years. Good for the older people. I would say

E. L.

Exciting place to visit, brought back many memories

A. M.

Very few things to see but still interesting

R. C.

Can't fault the collection, fascinating to see old brands from my childhood and before..

k. f.

Amazing place to visit, the tour is great.

P. D.

Awesome place makes you remember things that you forgot

I. W.

This place will evoke many trips down memory lane!

G. G.

Wonderful place,you can back to past :)

M. M.

Good, should constain little bit more of known brands

C. E.

Very interesting museum.

N. C.

love place and staff

S. N. M.

Worth a visit. Modest entrance fee

M. D.

Lots of interesting exhibits.

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