Museum of Brands
Museum of Brands
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising · London
This Notting Hill museum displays 12,000 items of consumer culture from Victorian times to today. Parents delight in nostalgic brands from their childhood while children discover how toys, food, and fashion have changed. The time-tunnel layout makes history feel tangible and fun.
Primary (6–10)Tweens & teens (11–16)Budget (£)IndoorHalf day
Why families love it
- Walk through 150 years of packaging and brands
- Spot toys and sweets from different decades
- Nostalgia for parents, discovery for kids
Best for
Families with older children who enjoy social history and spotting how things have changed over time.
Good to know
Compact museum in Notting Hill, near Portobello Road Market. Not buggy-friendly due to narrow displays. Small café on-site.
Practical info
- Age guidance
- Best appreciated by children aged 7+ who can read labels and understand decades; teens find it surprisingly engaging.
- Typical cost
- Around £9-12 adults, £5-7 children, under-5s free; family tickets available.
- How long to allow
- Most visits last 1.5-2 hours exploring the full timeline.
- Last checked
- June 2026