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Museum Of Domestic Design And Architecture, London

The Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture, or MoDA is part of Middlesex University but is open to the public. It houses one of the most comprehensive collections of late nineteenth and twentieth century decorative design for the home. There is a programme of events, study days and lectures. Entry is free.

The MoDA presents everyday history, the history experienced by most of us most of the time, a history which nevertheless tends to get neglected in favour of wars, elections, kings, prime ministers. Marcel Proust in Remembrance of Things Past thought that the past is best recalled by the small things, the little details half forgotten, which jump back with an immediacy lacking in well worn memories. Crumbs of madeline cake dipped in tea did this for Proust. The same thing can happen with wallpaper, designs of kitchen taps, and types of lampshade.

Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm. The museum is closed on Mondays and from 21st - 25th March 2008.

There are no refreshment facilities, though there are many places to eat in the local area. There is a gift shop on site.

Directions: To get to the museum it is best to use public transport. Take the Piccadilly line to Oakwood or Cockfosters, and then walk to Middlesex University's Cat Hill Campus, a walk of about fifteen minutes. By car leave the M25 at junction 24 onto the A111to Cat Hill roundabout. Parking is limited.

Access: there is full access for wheelchair users. There are induction loops at reception and in the lecture theatre.

Contact:

phone: 020 8411 5244

web site: www.moda.mdx.ac.uk/