Learning

Explore our diverse Learning Programme at the Museum of Brands, with digital and on-site opportunities for students, professionals, and carers.

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Self-Guided Student Visits

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Museum Workshops

Smoothie Lab

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Online Resources

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Digital Workshops

Wellbeing Programme

Key Information

We welcome all groups to the Museum, including universities, primary and secondary schools, home-school groups, tour groups, and overseas students.

On this page, you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit. If you have any questions, please email us or call 020 7243 9611.

Address

111 – 117 Lancaster Road
Notting Hill, W11 1QT, London

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Opening Times 2026

10 am – 5 pm  /  Mon-Sat
11am - 5pm  /  Sun 

Workshops run on weekdays starting between 10 - 4pm.

Visit Length

Self-Guided Visits:  1 hour    Introductory Talk:  25 - 30 mins Workshops:  1 hour                      Smoothie Lab Workshop:  2 hours

Contact

020 7243 9611
bookings@museumofbrands.com

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Before your visit
On the day of your visit
Travel and Transport
Lunch
Code of Conduct for Students
Memorial Garden
Gift Shop

Supervisory Ratios

All visits must follow our supervisory ratio requirements. Students must be supervised by their responsible adults at all time.

  • 0 - 2 years = 1 adult to 3 children
  • 2 - 3 years = 1 adult to 4 children
  • 4 - 8 years = 1 adult to 6 children
  • 9 - 12 years = 1 adult to 8 children
  • 13 - 18 years = 1 adult to 10 children

Risk Assessment

You can download our Learning Risk Assessment for Self-Guided visits and workshops below. Please get in touch if you would like any further details.

    Accessibility

    We are passionate about making learning opportunities at the museum accessible to every student. If your group has any specific access requirements you would like to discuss ahead of your visit, please contact our Learning team. We always welcome feedback to help us continue to improve access at the museum. 

    Our exhibitions, garden, gift shop and cafe are all on one floor and step-free with accessible toilets. Our workshop spaces are located on higher levels, but can be accessed via a lift. 

    Sensory Guide

    We are fully accessible, including a level access entrance. Our workshop spaces are located on higher levels, but a lift is available.  Click here for more information and to view a copy of our Sensory Guide and Easy Read Summary. Printed copies are also available at reception. If your group has any specific access requirements you’d like us to be aware of, please don’t hesitate to get in touch

      Sensory Bags

      You can collect one of our sensory bags at reception, to help you enjoy your visit. The bag contains tools, toys, and PECS® symbol trails that you can use to explore the museum. Please get in touch if you would like to reserve a sensory bag ahead of your visit.

        Easy Read Summary

        We are fully accessible, including a level access entrance. Our workshop spaces are located on higher levels, but a lift is available.  Click here for more information and to view a copy of our Sensory Guide and Easy Read Summary. Printed copies are also available at reception. If your group has any specific access requirements you’d like us to be aware of, please don’t hesitate to get in touch

          Schedule Tiles and Sheet

          We have created schedule tiles and a planning sheet using PECS® symbols to help you plan your visit to the museum. You can download the tiles and sheet to print and use at home ahead of your visit. These are also available to borrow in our sensory bags, which you can pick up at reception on arrival.

            Discounts

            We offer a range of discounts for schools and community groups which are available for both self-guided visits and workshops. To claim a discount, please let us know that you are eligible when filling out a Workshop Enquiry Form or contacting us via email at bookings@museumofbrands.com.

            Pupil Premium discount

            Local Schools discount

            SEND discount

            Community Groups discount

            Make a Booking

            You can book Self-Guided Visits online or complete an enquiry form to enquire about a workshop booking. 

            You can book Self-Guided Visits online or complete an enquiry form to enquire about a workshop booking. 

            To enquire about a booking, please include:

            • Number of students

            • Number of staff

            • Students age group

            • Preferred dates of visit

            • Preferred start time

              We will aim to get back to you within 3-5 working days. Please check your junk or spam inboxes if you have not heard back within this timeframe.

              Contact Us

              Book a Self-Guided Visit
              Enquire for a Workshop

              Payment Information

              Once your booking is confirmed we will issue an invoice to arrange advanced payment. This can be paid via BACS or online payment up to a minimum of 3 days in advance of your visit. You are also able to pay at the front desk on arrival if preferred. Your booking is not finalised until payment has been received, and we reserve the right to change the time or date of your booking at our discretion.

              Invoices can be amended up to 4 working days before your booking. For this reason, please make sure you have confirmed your booking details and communicated your payment terms and requirements well in advance.

              Please note that we are unable to offer refunds for advance payments, but you are welcome to amend the time and date of the booking if required. In the event of a cancellation with less than 24 hours notice, we reserve the right to charge you up to 50% of your total booking amount to cover our staffing, administrative and other costs.