Museum of Brands - 👦👟NEW Gender in Advertising and Fashion Trails 💅👠 LAST CHANCE: Book your summer BBQ here 🌟

 

NEW: History of Makeup Pop-Up Display 1 - 31 August 2022 For one month only, visit our pop-up display and consider how makeup products have evolved throughout the last two centuries. The display will feature products that makeup artists and the general public have used over the years, both professionally and personally. Did you know? In the 1970s the well-known British makeup brand, Mary Quant, developed a colouring box for men who wanted to enhance their natural features, or explore more fluid features.  Makeup for men is not a new concept around the world, but it has become far more widely accepted by mainstream society in recent decades.   Visit our website for more information about our Summer Programme

"This little museum is a hive of nostalgia and we easily spent over an hour reminiscing, but there really was no rush. There is a little café on site and a beautiful garden at the rear, which is a piece of tranquillity... You will get lost in your childhood memories."  Trip Advisor Review, July 2022 "Have wanted to go for years and finally got there. Loved it! There are so many things from different eras. A real treat for the eyes. I like the fact there aren't acres to read, just being able to browse and enjoy the artwork of the packets and labels." -  Google Review, July 2022 Enjoyed your visit? Let us know on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or leave us a review on TripAdvisor or Google Reviews.

Book Your Tickets

Garden Parties  Last chance to book your summer event in our secret garden. We still have a few key dates left for summer parties and BBQs this July and August, as well as a few September evenings. Enjoy exclusive access to the collection after hours with fun quizzes and alfresco food in the home of brands. Contact Francesca to discuss your event.

Caribbean Tatting Workshop We are launching our Community and Carer Days as part of Living Brands, offering free admission to carers twice a month. On 24 July, we organised our first community event. The Tatting Workshop was led by The Windrush Generation Legacy Association. To learn more about community events at the Museum visit Living Brands.

Student 2 for 1 Tickets Calling all students! We are offering everyone with a valid student card 2 for 1 tickets, when they sign up to our newsletter. Grab a friend or relative and head to the Museum to explore one of London’s most unique collections. Share the offer with your favourite student by clicking here.

Searching for Quirky Gift Ideas? Do you know someone who would love a jigsaw puzzle of a full 1950s shopping basket? Or an old telephone from the 1980s? Our Gift Shop has a wide range of unusual gift ideas - from toothpaste squeezers to vintage clocks - there is something for everyone. For more info click here.

Autumn Term Learning Bookings Spark your student’s curiosity about the impact of the brands surrounding us; dream up the sustainable products of the future; or critique gender stereotypes portrayed in advertising. Including free worksheets, presentations and teacher's packs to consolidate the themes explored in onsite sessions. Kick off the autumn term by inspiring your students with a fresh perspective on brands & marketing. Email Abbie

New Autumn Exhibition Our upcoming exhibition, showcasing Lucy Ireland Gray's collection of shopping lists, will allow an intimate look at consumer habits of the 21st century. Each list gives an insight to trends, tastes, old favourites, the mundane and the downright bizarre!  We can't reveal too much yet, but keep an eye on our website for more information coming soon.

Festive Fun Our nostalgic collection sparks a million conversations and provides the best backdrop for Christmas get-togethers, whether you are looking for a festive gathering with friends or a dinner with your colleagues! Enjoy summer knowing that your Xmas do is in good hands.  Contact us by email or call now on 020 7243 9612!

From Our Friends

Rana Begum: Dappled Light Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery | Until 11 Sept 2022 Discover the works of Rana Begum RA, which explore the perception of light, colour and form, blurring the boundaries between sculpture, architecture, design and painting. Experience how Dappled Light responds to the architecture, sightlines and interior decoration of John Soane’s design of Pitzhanger.  Find out more. (Photo: Andy Stagg)

Holiday Workshops from the Ri Monday 25 July to Friday 2 Sept Hands-on science exploration for 7-18-year-olds is back this Summer, through popular Holiday Workshops at the Royal Institution. Covering all areas of science from maths to computer science, engineering to forensics, Ri Holiday Workshops are fun and educational for the children, and leave some precious time for you!

The Original Jerk Cookout  Sunday 21 August 2022 Join us in the Horniman Gardens for this family-friendly food and music festival celebrating the 60th anniversary of Jamaican Independence. Some of the UK’s top Caribbean and African chefs will be cooking up a storm with jerk, vegan and vegetarian food. Advance booking essential.

Summer Challah Days Thursdays in August This summer at The Jewish Museum, we are launching our brand-new Community Learning Kitchen. Join us on Thursdays during August for our Summer Challah Days and bake some delicious challah with us.