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Socks printed with Isambard Kingdom Brunel? A tea towel representing the Grand Opening of the Thames Tunnel? If you’re looking for something unusual for the engineer in your life, visit the museum shop.

Every purchase from our online shop directly supports the work we do at the Brunel Museum.

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We're open 11am – 5pm every Friday, Sunday and Monday

Explore the history of the Thames Tunnel by visiting our Engine House exhibition and Grade II* listed Tunnel Shaft.

The Brunel Museum is currently open every Friday, Sunday and Monday, 11am-5pm.

We also run Guided Tour Weekends once a month, where one of our expert guides will take you an in-depth tour of the site, with talks held hourly.

Our next Guided Tour Weekends are:

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September

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GENERAL ADMISSION
General admission: £6
Concession/Child: £4
Family ticket: £10
Art Pass: free entry

GUIDED TOUR WEEKENDS
General admission: £9
Concession/Child: £6
Family ticket: £15
Art Pass: free entry

*Concessions are available for students and over 65s
*Family ticket includes up to 2 adults and 4 children

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schedule Opening times

Summer Opening Times
From Friday 21 April to Friday 29 September
Friday: 11:00am to 5:00pm | Last entry 4:30pm
Sunday: 11:00am to 5:00pm | Last entry 4:30pm
Monday: 11:00am to 5:00pm | Last entry 4:30pm

Please note that we are closing early at 2:30pm on Monday 24 July, and closed all day Friday 28 July.

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place Find us

Brunel Museum, Railway Avenue
Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4LF

020 7231 3840

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What's On:

Guided Tour Weekends at the Brunel Museum – 2023

Brunel Museum General Admission – June to September 2023

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Well worth a visit

Fascinating.. an amazing insight into 19th century London and engineering a hidden gem with a great gift shop.

Fantastic event and helpful staff

We thoroughly enjoyed every moment, and you and the team made our night one to remember for a long time. All of the staff were so lovely and accommodating, and we could tell that you guys really went the extra mile to make our night bespoke and stress free - the reviews amongst our team are glowing.

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A great little museum with interesting stuff to read and look at. I got a personal talk about the works and tunnel as it was quite quiet.

A fantastic experience with a most informative and interesting guide who spoke to us and pointed out features in the tunnel shaft. All safe and socially distanced. Our grandsons loved the interactive display on the top floor, and also the items for sale in the little shop space! The adults loved the prices of the items!

One of the best kept secrets of Rotherhithe , a museum dedicated to the world's oldest tunnel under a river. Make sure you book a tour with the excellent in-house guide. The tunnel shaft is available for hire for functions and even for weddings.

Launch: Isambard and the Cato Street Conspiracy

Launch: Isambard and the Cato Street Conspiracy What would life have been like for Young Isambard in 1820? London 1820: Revolution was in the air (both political and industrial) and Young Isambard was right in the middle of it – could there be a better subject for an action-adventure novel? As an adult, Isambard Kingdom …

Book cover Mr Shah'as Marvellous Machines

Guest Blog: Learning through Play with Alom Shaha

We love learning through play at the Brunel Museum! So we thought we’d get our good friend and science teacher Alom Shaha to help explain why its so beneficial! Learning Through Play My eldest daughter started in reception at primary school in September, and in a “getting to know you” type of exercise, …

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#MuseumShopSunday: London Sock Exchange

Ahead of Museum Shop Sunday on 27 November, we’re showcasing a number of our suppliers. Below, Dan from London Sock Exchange who make our incredible IKB socks, reflects on how he thinks the man might respond to be stitched on a sock! I co-founded The London Sock Exchange with my business partner Oli in …

Crisis Appeal - Be the light at the end of the tunnel

You can be the light at the end of the tunnel for The Brunel Museum by donating to our Appeal or by making a donation during your visit.

The Brunel Museum team hopes to build with you towards a positive new future, to inspire visitors and the local community through sharing new and improved facilities, a space for community events, new areas to display remarkable objects, and by celebrating our historic site in a way that celebrates innovation and ingenuity.

Explore our Collection

Explore our unique collection online – we’re working towards making an online record of the items in our collection, including…

Become a friend

Become a Friend of the Brunel Museum here. Join to support the museum and get all sorts of discounts and membership perks.

Unique gifts

Our shop has a great selection of books about Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel as well as old prints, greeting cards, and souvenirs.

Orders over £30 will qualify for free UK shipping.

Please note that we are closing early today Monday

🏛️ Thank you very much to everyone who visite

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This is the local story of an engineering family that changed the world.

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We're open 11am – 5pm every Friday, Sunday and Monday

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schedule Opening times

place Find us

What's On:

Well worth a visit

Fantastic event and helpful staff

Support this gem!

Crisis Appeal - Be the light at the end of the tunnel

Explore our Collection

Become a friend

Unique gifts