Museum of Brands - What to do this Bank Holiday Weekend 🌞

 

Jubilation: 200 Years of Royal Souvenirs Our new temporary display ‘Jubilation: 200 years of Royal Souvenirs’ opened on 21 May.  The display not only highlights traditional souvenirs from the past, but also celebrates the weird and wonderful items that have been produced to commemorate our kings and queens.  Brands across the country including Heinz, Walkers, M&S and Cadbury are unveiling their limited-edition packaging which provides a real insight into the mood of 2022 and captures consumer sentiment about the Royal family.   What we’re finding so far this year is that a lot of the Platinum Jubilee packaging has a subdued, subtle and sophisticated feel to it in contrast to 2012 when Jubilee celebrations tied in with the London 2012 Olympics and we saw bright colours and the Union Jack flag everywhere!   The new display introduces the extensive collection of royal souvenirs that are displayed throughout the Time Tunnel and is supplemented by adult and family trails, designed to help guide visitors through the collection to the royal displays. We are also running Jubilee Talks throughout June and Object Handling Sessions over the Bank Holiday weekend where visitors can look more closely at some commemorative Jubilee items from the past.

It's "amazing how much you forget from certain periods of your life. It was really special to share memories with my daughter of the brands and trends that I experienced when I was her age."  Trip Advisor Review, May 2022 "This little spot was the surprise highlight of our London trip... A must for any design enthusiast, a treasure trove for anyone working on a vintage-related design project, and a fascinating stroll through history and nostalgia for anyone else" -  Google Review, May 2022 Enjoyed your visit? Let us know on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or leave us a review on TripAdvisor

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Jubilee Talks and Object Handling Join us this Bank Holiday weekend and throughout June for a series of talks and object handling sessions celebrating the Platinum Jubilee.  Talks include 'A History of Teatime Brands' and 'Royal Branding Scandals', plus Curator's Notes sessions on Jubilee Souvenirs.  For more information and to book, click here.

Venue Hire and Events Assistant We are looking for a bright and tech-savvy Venue Hire and Events Assistant to support with the implementation, delivery and evaluation of our marketing campaigns, driving bookings with a view to maximize income opportunities.  The post holder will act as the main point of contact for events operations, managing our suppliers as well as running a varied portfolio of events for leading household names. Closes 31 May.  For more information and to apply click here.

Film Premiere at the Museum 04 June 2022 3pm Living Brands is excited to announce that the Kensal House SPID community theatre will be premiering a documentary made to explore memory and social housing changes in Notting Hill. Living Brands provided dementia training for all participants, and we are delighted to premiere the film with a discussion. If you are interested in attending, please email Abby.

Hold Events Sustainably Book our venue for your next team day or summer party, safe in the knowledge that we are committed to delivering greener events. We offer plant-based menus, eco-lighting, digital detoxes and exhibitions focused on social issues and sustainability. All profits from events directly support the Museum charity. Enquire now

Living Brands Training 19 July 2022 10:30 - 13:00 Living Brands is excited to open up 28 tickets to our next in-person Creative Reminiscence training. This training offers professionals and individuals the opportunity to learn more about engaging with people living with dementia through object handling and new learning. The training costs £25 per person, and all participants will get their own Memory Box full of replica objects, activity guides and more to use in their future sessions. Contact Abby

Volunteer with us Are you interested in working in Museums? We are always looking for new volunteers to support us with Front of House, Learning Workshops or Wellbeing Sessions.  It is a lot of fun and looks great on your CV.  For more information on how to get involved contact Sara.

From Our Friends

Rana Begum: Dappled Light at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Until 11 September 2022 Rana Begum RA is a Bangladeshi-born artist who lives and works in London. Discover her striking works which celebrate light, colour and form in this solo exhibition of vibrant installation, sculpture and painting. Photo: Andy Stagg. For more info click here

Welcome Home Dippy at the Natural History Museum Ever wondered what it takes to look after a 292-bone skeleton Diplodocus? Grab a ticket to the Natural History Museum’s welcome home celebration for Dippy and you can find out! Held after hours, you can explore the story of Dippy through our palaeontologists and conservationists. Join the celebration!

Adventure Awaits at Royal Museums Greenwich Make the most of the extra Bank Holiday this half term by bringing the family to glorious Greenwich.  Experience life at sea aboard Cutty Sark, explore the wonders of astronomy at the Royal Observatory and discover fascinating stories and artworks at the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House. Image credit: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.