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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. 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 small things, 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: The museum is currently being relocated, and the web site is currently under review. Details will be posted here once available. For up to date news try http://www.modamuseum.blogspot.com/ Visiting is only by appointment. Use contact details below.
Address: Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture, Middlesex University, 9 Boulevard Drive, Beaufort Park, London NW9 5HF
Access: Use contact details to discuss requirments
Contact:
telephone: 020 8411 5445
web site: http://www.modamuseum.blogspot.com/