Pro Carton returns to the Museum of Brands in October 2020 with a display that celebrates innovation in environmentally-friendly carton packaging.
A nostalgic journey through 200 years of consumer culture
Our collection takes visitors on a nostalgic journey through 200 years of social change, culture and lifestyle. It is an exciting new way of looking at history through the things that generations of families have thrown away. It’s a journey back through the memories of your childhood, all brought back to life again by our Time Tunnel – a fascinating insight into how we have lived since Victorian times.
Time Tunnel
It’s all here… the brands and packs, posters and ads, fads and fashions, toys and games. The Time Tunnel at the Museum of Brands is a kaleidoscope of images and iconic brands, featuring over 12,000 original items from the Robert Opie collection. Take a walk down memory lane and discover how brands have evolved since the Victorian times – and how we evolved with them.
Professional Development
Webinar: Making great beer,
that’s alcohol-free
James Kindred, co-founder of Big Drop Brewing Co, will talk about the challenges of creating an engaging brand in a pandemic.
11 March,2021 / 18:00
£4.50
Our Current Exhibitions

When Brands Take
Take a Stand
Our exhibition examines how brands, for better or worse, engage with social issues and causes such as inclusion and diversity, health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability and political participation.
Packaging Design
Online Exhibition
Our first online exhibition with Google Arts & Culture; Inventions & Discoveries for the “Once Upon a Try”.
Activities
Scrapbooks
Our scrapbooks are the perfect at-home pass time for any nostalgia lover. Step back into the spirit of your favourite decade with our evocative series of books. All purchases directly support the Museum charity.
Gift Experiences
Treat a loved one to an experience to remember with a gift ticket. All gift tickets are valid for 2 years from date of purchase and valid for use when we reopen. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations.

Families
Looking for experiences for the whole family? Our winter season is busy with fun trails and festive treats – join our newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events.
Brand Challenge
Toys, chocolates, family dinners… Test how well you know the brand history with our Brand Challenge.
Covid-Secure Events
Our events team is taking enquiries for our bright and airy event spaces, perfect for reconnecting with your team. We have adopted new measures to welcome our clients back in safety, including dedicated venue access, contactless service, hygiene station and safe catering options.


Brand Memories
Our wellbeing programme offers creative activities for people living with dementia and their carers.
Join us for creative reminiscing, engaging events, professional training and volunteering opportunities.
Gift Shop
Round off your visit by shopping through a wide range of books, postcards, quirky gifts and stationery, posters, retro sweets and even classic toys and games – our shop has something for everyone. All purchases directly support the Museum charity.

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