Temporary Exhibition: Tunnelling Today
Tideway is building a 25km Super Sewer under the Thames to stop those nasty sewage spills and clean up our river for the good of the city, its wildlife and you. Join us at the Brunel Museum to learn about the history of the ‘Great Stink, the Tideway project, it’s timeline and why the …
Cool Space – Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Please note the Cool Spaces scheme will end Tuesday 22 August. There will be no Cool Spaces on Wednesday 23 August as the Museum will be closed. This summer, the Brunel Museum’s tunnel shaft is officially a ‘cool space’. For 2 days a week this summer, people can take respite from the heat in …
Windrush to Wapping – Meet Sydney Charles Lewis
This summer, families can meet Sydney Charles Lewis – a Tube Guard on the East London Line in the 1970’s. His father came over on Windrush in the 1950’s and he is following in his footsteps – maybe he too will one day become a driver! In 1799 Marc Brunel arrived in England, after leaving …
(October Half-Term) Eerie-On-Sea Monster Museum Tour
This Halloween, families will be able to search for strange creatures and spooky spectres at The Brunel Museum as part of the national Eerie-on-Sea Monster Museum Tour, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books. The fun, family trail celebrates the release of the latest book in the Eerie-on-Sea Mysteries series: Mermedusa by Thomas Taylor.
October Half-Term: Rope-Making Workshop with Sanne Visser
Discover the fascinating craft of rope-making using recycled textiles with designer Sanne Visser, during a drop-in session for children and young people (children must be accompanied by an adult). This is part of Southwark’s Heritage ‘Making Southwark’ event, taking place at the Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe, a neighbourhood known for its rich history in rope …
Winter Warmer Weekend – Extended opening hours
Join us for our Winter Warmer weekend on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November. We’ll be opening the Museum later than usual so you’ve got even more time to visit the Tunnel Shaft and explore the Engine House. Grab a glass of fizz and a mince pie from 4pm each day to get in the …
Santa’s Mailbox at the Brunel Museum
Join us for a festive twist at the Brunel Museum during the “Museum Shop Sunday” weekend! On both Saturday and Sunday, children can jot down their wish lists to Santa at our letter-writing station. Our friendly team will take care of delivering these special messages straight to the North Pole with a special Santa’s Mailbox. …
(February Half-Term) The Twitchers Museum Adventure
Join in the family wildlife trail at the Brunel Museum this February half-term with the Twitchers Museum Adventure. This February half-term, investigate a surprising wildlife at the Brunel Museum as part of The Twitchers Museum Adventure, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books. The egg-citing national family trail celebrates the release of Feather, the …
Smelly Trail at the Brunel Museum
This Easter follow your nose all the way to the Brunel Museum! Take part in our scent-sational trail to discover the stinky side of the Thames Tunnel story. All ages welcome! Can you identify the precious cargo from olfactory abilities alone? Can you sniff out what happened to the Tunnel once it was complete? No …