Brunel Museum awarded funds for community energy saving projects in Southwark
Brunel Museum awarded funds for community energy saving projects in Southwark The Brunel Museum, in Rotherhithe, has received £15,000 to conduct a Heating Decarbonisation Feasibility Study, focusing on retrofit opportunities for the site and buildings, including upgrades to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Katherine McAlpine, Director at the Brunel Museum, said: “The Brunel …
Meet Isy the Mole: Creating a Children’s Trail at the Brunel Museum
Over the summer, the Brunel Museum welcomed Hailey Elliott for a three-month internship. Hailey is an Illustration student at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, originally from Amarillo, Texas. With a passion for illustration and an ambition to illustrate her own children’s books one day, Hailey brought her creativity and skills to a very …
Thames Tunnel collection achieves national recognition of excellence
The Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe has been awarded Designated Status by Arts Council England for its Thames Tunnel Collection, recognising the exceptional significance of the collection and the Museum’s work in preserving one of Britain’s most remarkable engineering achievements. The prestigious award places the collection among a select group recognised for their importance to the …
Brunel Museum unveils an extraordinary autumn season
Brunel Museum unveils an extraordinary autumn season, bringing hidden histories beneath the Thames to life September 2026 to November 2026 Returning for a phenomenal autumn season of talks, comedy and interactive experiences, the Brunel Museum invites visitors to discover the hidden histories and rich stories beneath the Thames. Set within the historic Thames Tunnel …
Big Give Arts For Impact 2026
This year (from 17 March) we’re tackling the Big Give’s Arts For Impact challenge: because we know how important arts and heritage can be in people’s lives, we want to make our schools programme even more accessible for our young learners. And thanks to the Brunel Museum’s own supporter network, your donations will be doubled! …
The Brunel Museum Publishes its 2025 Research, Public History, and Science Outreach Report
Today, the Brunel Museum published its annual Research, Public History, and Science Outreach report, detailing its activities in these areas. The Research, Public History, and Science Outreach Report 2025 can be accessed here. Alongside the Museum’s French Revolution season and a number of student placements offering experience in research and working in the Museum sector, …
Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 update
In 2026, we want to keep our families events free. This week we’re fundraising with the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, which means all donations will be DOUBLED before 9 December. If we can raise the full £7500, we want to offer: Party in the Piazza Community Festival – FREE Family activities as part of Open …
Brunel Museum Awarded Funding for Action Research Exploring Inclusive Career Pathways in Museums
We’re excited to announce that the Brunel Museum is one of seven selected by the Group for Education in Museums (GEM) to participate in their new Inclusive Pathways Action Research Programme, with each museum receiving a contribution of up to £5000 made possible through the three year Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) Programme from Arts …
The Afterlife of the Thames Tunnel: How a White Elephant became the Windrush Line
Though the Thames Tunnel, the world’s first tunnel beneath a navigable river, was an engineering marvel, it was a financial failure. Almost two centuries later, it is a vital north-south rail link as part of London Overground’s Windrush Line. In our latest blog, Mark Kleinman tells the story of how a white elephant became the …
Illustrious Visitors to the Thames Tunnel
An appearance from a famous person is always a great way to advertise and bring excitement to any project or idea. This post looks into how members of royal families – the celebrities of the 19th century – were not only interested in the Thames Tunnel but also how the press reported on those visits …