Museum of Brands - Easter at the Museum 🐣Lunchtime Talks for Groups ☕ Summer Parties Venue 🎉

 

Curator's Highlights: Spring at the Museum The Marmite Food Company was founded in 1902 in Burton-on-Trent, an area where yeast was readily available for the town’s brewers. It was first invented in the late 19th century by a German scientist called Justus von Liebig who discovered that brewer’s yeast could be concentrated, bottled and eaten. Marmite was originally sold in pots made from earthenware up until the 1920s when glass jars of similar shapes were designed. For decades Marmite has created a divide amongst the world, and even become a metaphor for something that polarises opinion. You either love it or you hate it! Come see Marmite commemorated on our mural and learn about all your favourite brands on your next visit by purchasing tickets here

"There was so much more than I expected - as well as packaging there are toys, posters, books, games, artefacts... It's a great place to learn about history and indulge in nostalgia... I liked the handwritten visitor postcards sharing the brands that got us through lockdown" -Heather P, TripAdvisor Review "This was such an interesting session to attend! Thanks for hosting such an inspiring and informative workshop" - Xabier C, Living Brands Dementia Training Participant, Instagram Review Enjoyed your visit? Let us know on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or leave us a review on TripAdvisor

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Egg-cellent Easter Activities! Bound on down to the Museum during the Easter Holidays to take part in our ‘Bunny Hop and Seek’ Family Trail. Visit us on April 16 to take part in a free drop-in workshop for kids. Design your very own Easter Egg packaging inspired by the examples in our collection. Chocolate eggs provided! Book Now

Queen's Jubilee at the Museum From May 21 we will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. By unveiling our new temporary displays, we invite you to view the weird and wonderful Royal souvenirs and packaging that have documented Royal events since Queen Victoria. Pick up our new trails and get involved with craft activities and talks. For more info click here

Jubilee Lunchtime Talks To kick off the Jubilee, Living Brands will be offering topical lunchtime talks. The first talk is scheduled for 12:30pm on May 26. 'The Brands that Built High Tea' explores the changes in appetite across social classes from the Victorian era through the 2000s highlighting the consumer culture attitudes that have influenced high tea in the UK. For more information on our Jubilee lunchtime talks contact Abby

Summer Parties Venue You can hire our Museum and garden in the evening for a range of corporate and social Summer Events. From away days with your company to family celebrations, our award-winning courtyard is the perfect location to bring your colleagues and friends together for cocktails and a BBQ. Contact Francesca to discuss

Professional Talks Don't forget to book your spot at one of our upcoming professional talks. Current topics range from Brand Luck in March, Consumers' Neuroscience in April and Understanding Facial Expressions in June. Generously supported by The Marketors' Trust. Book here