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The '''Museum of Brands''' is a museum in London that focuses on the history of [[Consumerism|consumer culture]] from [[Victorian era|Victorian times]] to the present day. The museum was set up as a [[Charitable organization|registered charity]] in 2002,<ref>{{EW charity|1093538|MUSEUM OF BRANDS, PACKAGING AND ADVERTISING}}</ref>{{Irrelevant citation|reason=It doesn't confirm the '2002'.|date=May 2024}} and is currently{{When|date=May 2024|reason=As of...?}} located at 111–117 Lancaster Rd., Notting Hill, [[London]] W11 1QT.

[[File:Museum of Brands Building.jpg|thumb|Exterior of the museum]]
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The '''Museum of Brands''' in London examines the history of [[Consumerism|consumer culture]] from [[Victorian era|Victorian times]] to the present day. The museum was set up as a [[Charitable organization|registered charity]] in 2002.<ref>{{EW charity|1093538|MUSEUM OF BRANDS, PACKAGING AND ADVERTISING}}</ref>

It was based in a [[mews]] near [[Portobello Road]] in London’s [[Notting Hill]], but has now relocated to new, larger premises in [https://www.museumofbrands.com/visit/ 111-117 Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London].


==History==
==History==
The museum is based around over 12,000 items from the Robert Opie Collection which were housed in the Museum of Advertising and Packaging in [[Gloucester]] from 1984 until its closure in October 2001.<ref>[http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/design/art9919 Culture 24: Lights Out At The Opie Collection, by Jon Pratty, 17 October 2001]</ref> The collection moved to Notting Hill in 2005.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4504986.stm | title = Pack it in | work = [[BBC]] | author = Jonathan Duffy |date=December 2005}}</ref> Another display of the Robert Opie Collection at Opie's Museum of Memories formed part of the now-defunct [[Wigan Pier]] Experience. The museum receives over 40,000 visitors annually.<ref name=mob-wbf/>
The museum showcases over 12,000 items from the Robert Opie Collection which were housed in the Museum of Advertising and Packaging at [[Gloucester Docks]] from 1984 until its closure in October 2001.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pratty |first=Jon |date=17 October 2001 |title=Lights Out At The Opie Collection |url=http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/architecture-and-design/art9919 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310210126/http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/architecture-and-design/art9919 |archive-date=10 March 2016 |access-date=3 May 2024 |website=Wayback Machine}}</ref>{{Irrelevant citation|reason=Doesn't confirm.|date=May 2024}} The collection moved to Notting Hill in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |author=Duffy |first=Jonathan |date=8 December 2005 |title=Pack it in |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4504986.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107033029/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4504986.stm |archive-date=7 November 2023 |work=BBC News Magazine}}</ref> Another display of the Robert Opie Collection at Opie's Museum of Memories formed part of the now-defunct [[Wigan Pier]] Experience. The museum receives over 40,000 visitors annually.<ref name=mob-wbf/> The museum does not allow access (beyond what is on display to the public) to their collections for academic research.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Museum of Brands - Learning Programme |url=https://museumofbrands.com/learn/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |language=en-GB}}</ref>


==Collection==
==Collection==
The museum features over 12,000 original items including domestic "everyday" products, [[packaging]], [[poster]]s, [[toy]]s and [[game]]s.
The museum features over 12,000 original items including domestic "everyday" products, [[packaging]], [[poster]]s, [[toy]]s and [[game]]s.


Throughout the year, the museum presents temporary exhibitions, talks and workshops. In 2020, the Museum opened "When Brands Take a Stand", an exhibition on the topic of brands' dealings with social issues.<ref>{{Cite web |title=When Brands Take a Stand |url=https://www.museumofbrands.com/brands-stand/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301182818/https://www.museumofbrands.com/brands-stand/ |archive-date=1 March 2020 |website=Museum of Brands}}</ref>
Set out in chronological order in the form of a "Time Tunnel" the museum gives visitors "a trip down memory lane", and to see how the [[brand]]s around us have evolved from the naïve charm of Victorian times to the greater sophistication of today.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.thegoodword.co.uk/2010/10/26/the-museum-of-brands-packaging-and-advertising-a-quality-find/ | title = The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising…a quality find! | work = The Good Word | author = Paul Sawers |date=October 2010}}</ref> It also reflects the change in [[shopping]] habits, the impact of [[transportation]], [[Mass media|media]], the effects of two [[world war]]s and the gradual [[Feminism|emancipation of women]].
[[File:Museum of Brands Temporary Exhibitions.jpg|thumb|Temporary exhibitions at the Museum of Brands]]


==Museum facilities==
==Museum facilities==
The museum has a Cafe and Garden Area serving tea, coffee, Freshly made sandwiches, soup and biscuits. It is also available as a venue for drinks, receptions, dinners, parties and launches and has a separate conference space and boardroom for meetings.
The museum has a café and a garden area. It is also available as a venue for receptions and parties, and it has a separate conference space and boardroom for meetings.


Since originally opening in Colville Mews in 2005, the museum's visitor numbers have increased fourfold; and having outgrown the premises, it reopened in September 2015 at the London Lighthouse Building in Lancaster Road, formerly owned by the [[Terrence Higgins Trust]].
Since originally opening in Colville Mews in 2005, the museum's visitor numbers have increased fourfold; it later reopened in September 2015 at the London Lighthouse Building in Lancaster Road, formerly owned by the [[Terrence Higgins Trust]].


==Sponsors==
==Sponsors==
The museum has had help from different sponsors. Its founding sponsors include [[DS Smith]], [[Diageo]], [[Kellogg's]], [[Cadbury]], [[Twinings]], [[Vodafone]], [[McVitie's]] and PI Global.<ref name="mob-support">{{cite web|title=Support Us|url=http://www.museumofbrands.com/support-us.html|website=Museum of Brands|accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref>
The museum has had help from different sponsors. Its founding sponsors include [[DS Smith]], [[Diageo]], [[Kellogg's]], [[Cadbury]], [[Twinings]], [[Vodafone]], [[McVitie's]] and PI Global.<ref name="mob-support">{{cite web |title=Support Us |url=http://www.museumofbrands.com/support-us.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150124224318/http://www.museumofbrands.com/support-us.html |archive-date=24 January 2015 |access-date=27 May 2016 |website=Museum of Brands}}</ref>


In 2015, the [[World Branding Forum]] sponsored the education programme of the museum. This enabled the museum to provide quality learning experiences to students attending education sessions in the museum each year. In 2014, the museum had over 10,000 students attending sessions.<ref name="mob-wbf">{{cite news|title=World Branding Forum Sponsors Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising Education Project|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2015/02/09/enUK201502098034|accessdate=27 May 2016|publisher=bizJournals|date=9 Feb 2015}}</ref>
In 2015, the [[World Branding Forum]] sponsored the education programme of the museum. In 2014, the museum had over 10,000 students attending sessions.<ref name="mob-wbf">{{cite news |date=9 February 2015 |title=World Branding Forum Sponsors Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising Education Project |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2015/02/09/enUK201502098034 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616185303/http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2015/02/09/enUK201502098034 |archive-date=16 June 2016 |access-date=27 May 2016 |work=PR Newswire |publisher=The Business Journals}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Land of Lost Content (museum)]]
* [[List of museums in London]]
* [[List of museums in London]]


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* [https://www.museumofbrands.com/ Museum of Brands]
* [http://www.robertopiecollection.com/ Robert Opie Collection]
* [http://www.robertopiecollection.com/ Robert Opie Collection]
* [http://www.timeout.com/london/museums-attractions/event/63959/museum-of-brands.html Time Out article]
* [http://www.timeout.com/london/museums-attractions/event/63959/museum-of-brands.html ''Time Out'' article]


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Museum of Brands
1950s packaging on display in the museum
Museum of Brands is located in Greater London
Museum of Brands
Location within Greater London
Former name
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
Established1984; 40 years ago (1984)
LocationNotting Hill
London, W11
United Kingdom
Coordinates51°30′59″N 0°12′40″W / 51.516306°N 0.211033°W / 51.516306; -0.211033
TypeArt museum
Collection size15,000
FounderRobert Opie
Public transit accessLondon Underground Ladbroke Grove
Websitehttps://www.museumofbrands.com

The Museum of Brands is a museum in London that focuses on the history of consumer culture from Victorian times to the present day. The museum was set up as a registered charity in 2002,[1][irrelevant citation] and is currently[when?] located at 111–117 Lancaster Rd., Notting Hill, London W11 1QT.

Exterior of the museum

History

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The museum showcases over 12,000 items from the Robert Opie Collection which were housed in the Museum of Advertising and Packaging at Gloucester Docks from 1984 until its closure in October 2001.[2][irrelevant citation] The collection moved to Notting Hill in 2005.[3] Another display of the Robert Opie Collection at Opie's Museum of Memories formed part of the now-defunct Wigan Pier Experience. The museum receives over 40,000 visitors annually.[4] The museum does not allow access (beyond what is on display to the public) to their collections for academic research.[5]

Collection

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The museum features over 12,000 original items including domestic "everyday" products, packaging, posters, toys and games.

Throughout the year, the museum presents temporary exhibitions, talks and workshops. In 2020, the Museum opened "When Brands Take a Stand", an exhibition on the topic of brands' dealings with social issues.[6]

Temporary exhibitions at the Museum of Brands

Museum facilities

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The museum has a café and a garden area. It is also available as a venue for receptions and parties, and it has a separate conference space and boardroom for meetings.

Since originally opening in Colville Mews in 2005, the museum's visitor numbers have increased fourfold; it later reopened in September 2015 at the London Lighthouse Building in Lancaster Road, formerly owned by the Terrence Higgins Trust.

Sponsors

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The museum has had help from different sponsors. Its founding sponsors include DS Smith, Diageo, Kellogg's, Cadbury, Twinings, Vodafone, McVitie's and PI Global.[7]

In 2015, the World Branding Forum sponsored the education programme of the museum. In 2014, the museum had over 10,000 students attending sessions.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MUSEUM OF BRANDS, PACKAGING AND ADVERTISING, registered charity no. 1093538". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  2. ^ Pratty, Jon (17 October 2001). "Lights Out At The Opie Collection". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  3. ^ Duffy, Jonathan (8 December 2005). "Pack it in". BBC News Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b "World Branding Forum Sponsors Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising Education Project". PR Newswire. The Business Journals. 9 February 2015. Archived from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Museum of Brands - Learning Programme". Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  6. ^ "When Brands Take a Stand". Museum of Brands. Archived from the original on 1 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Support Us". Museum of Brands. Archived from the original on 24 January 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
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