Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising

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Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising

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Time Out says

Wed Jun 20 2012

The Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising spans a 120-year period in the history of consumerism, culture, design, domestic life, fashion, folly and fate. It is presented as a magnificently cluttered time tunnel of cartons and bottles, toys and advertising displays, and is a small part of the collection amassed by Robert Opie – son of the celebrated collectors of children’s lore and literature Iona and Peter Opie – since the day in 1963 when the 16-year-old arrived home with a Munchies wrapper and declared his intention never to throw away anything ever again. The emphasis is on British consumerism through the last century, though there are items as old as an ancient Egyptian doll. One for Brti-brand nostalgists.

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Venue location

Address:
Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising 2 Colville Mews
Lonsdale Rd
United Kingdom
London
W11 2AR

Opening hours:
10am-6pm Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun (last adm 45mins before closing); closed Mons except bank hols
Transport:
Tube: Notting Hill Gate
Price:
£6.50, £4 concs, £2.25 children (7-16), £15 family (2 adults + up to 4 children)
Map
1. Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising
  - 2 Colville Mews
    Lonsdale Rd
    United Kingdom
    London
    W11 2AR
  - 51.515217,-0.201475