Museum of Brands - 💐KIDS GO FREE for May Half Term 📣 NEW display - BRAND HISTORIES

NEW DISPLAY - Brand Histories We are proudly re-launching over 80 Brand Histories, revealing the decade-to-decade evolution of today’s most iconic brands including Cadbury UK’s Milk Tray, Marmite, HP Sauce, OXO and many more. By looking at case studies of specific brands over time, it is possible to examine how the packaging has changed in response to the needs and concerns of consumers, businesses and wider society.    Highlights include Lyle's Golden Syrup and its first logo redesign in over 150 years! Once a very popular display from the museum’s previous location in Coleville Mews, the Brand Histories are back on display for a limited period for the first time since 2015. Open now until 31 October 2024 Entry is included with general admission ticket Find out more and book tickets here.

"One of my favorite things I did all week in London. So glad I went!"  TripAdvisor Review, April 2024 "A fantastic museum which kept myself and my 8 year old son entertained. Really well put together and a wonderful trip down memory lane. We loved it." Google Review, April 2024 Enjoyed your visit? Let us know on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or leave us a review on Tripadvisor or Google Reviews.

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KIDS GO FREE: May Half Term Spice up your spring cleaning this May Half Term.  From 25 May - 2 June, kids can explore our Sparkling Spring Family Brand Hunt.  Find the items to spring clean your home hidden in the Time Tunnel plus, become a spring cleaning superhero and make your own superhero wrist bands. Find out more and book tickets here.

VACANCY: Museum Director We are looking for a new Director to lead the Museum through a period of consolidation to stabilise its income and its offer, as well as embarking on the next ambitious phase of development as outlined in our 5-year strategy. Applications close Monday 13 May 10am. Read the full job description and apply here.

NEW Cultural Reminiscence Activities Living Brands has launched four new cultural reminiscence activities designed for those with dementia and their carers within Jewish and Caribbean communities. Try our 'Flag Bingo' or 'Blooms Storytelling' for intergenerational bonding. More resources for South & Southeast Asian and North African communities coming soon.

BOOK NOW: Smoothie Lab Workshop   We have partnered with innocent drinks to design Smoothie Lab, a new workshop which explores product development and branding strategies. Students craft their own smoothie concept, and pitch it to the group, while learning about profit margins, USPs, and health benefit claims. Don’t miss out on this hands-on learning experience, get in touch now for more info

Intergenerational Story Sharing Would you recognise a vintage Vogue, but your kids grew up with the Spice Girls on magazine covers? Do they put on One Direction while you reach for The Smiths? We have something for all generations. With concession tickets available for over 60s, discount family group tickets and annual memberships for less than the cost of two visits, it’s the perfect place for a family day out.

 

Royal Collection Trust - Priority access to book Exclusive Evening Tours

 

Exclusive Evening Tours now on sale As one of our email subscribers, we're giving you priority booking for our popular Exclusive Evening Tours taking place this summer at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. In the company of an expert guide you will tour the magnificent rooms after the Palaces and Castle have closed their doors to visitors for the day. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, 1 May so don't miss out!

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Buckingham Palace September Enjoy Buckingham Palace without the crowds, with this guided tour of the magnificent State Rooms. BUCKINGHAM PALACE TICKETS Windsor Castle August Go behind-the-ropes in the State Apartments once the Castle has closed its doors to visitors for the day. WINDSOR CASTLE TICKETS

V&A Families - Discover family events at V&A South Kensington

 

Explore our May events! Join us for half term fun with free photography, performance and sculpture workshops. Discover all Families events ▸

Design Baby: Draw and Play Wednesday 1 May Free, ticketed Children will take the lead and play with unusual and experimental materials in sensory play session for kids aged 0-3 and their grownups. Book your free ticket▸ Drawing Quest Saturday 4 May Free, drop in Join this drop-in drawing workshop for families of all ages with Adobe Creative Resident, Rachel Sale. Complete challenges and add your drawings to a giant mural!  Find out more ▸

Sensory Friendly: Design and Draw with Light Saturday 11 May Free, drop in Come along to our new monthly workshop for neurodiverse visitors of all ages and their families. Join this session to explore drawing and designing with light! Find out more ▸ Make it: Illustration Saturday 18 May £15 Join artist Anahita Alavi to explore how to tell a story with paintings. Work as a family and get inspired by Persian tales, Anahita's work and images from the V&A Collection to develop your story. Book now ▸

Families Storytelling: Middle Eastern Tales Saturday 18 May Free, drop in Join storyteller Sef Townsend to hear stories from the Middle East. Get cosy on cushions while hearing about Persian Princes. Hear the Princess Rudabeh story that inspired the Rapunzel fairytale. Get inspired by stories sprinkled with songs and games. Find out more ▸ Drop-in Design: Experiments with Photography Wednesday 29 - Friday 31 May Free, drop in Take part in this drop-in workshop to experiment with new photography techniques! Join artists Chahine Fellahi and Kaïs Aïouch from Kimiā Collective to play with creating images using materials, tools and skills from early photography to the modern day. Find out more ▸

Pop up Performance: I am the Camera Wednesday 29 - Friday 31 May Free, drop in Have a go at mixing performance, photography and sculpture! Join artist Sian Fan to explore expressing yourself though movement. Create an outfit that is part sculpture and part costume inspired by Sian’s work and the V&A’s photography collection. Find out more ▸ Digital Kids: Crafty Cameras! Wednesday 29 - Friday 31 May Free, drop in Turn your world upside down by building a paper camera inspired by early photography. View your creation through an augmented reality filter to see it in action, then capture a unique view of the world with your very own pop-up camera obscura.