Playday 2024 at the Brunel Museum
Celebrate Playday 2024 at the Brunel Museum on August 7th!
‘How to Build a Racing Car’ with Fran Scott
Buckle up, charge your batteries and start your engines! We’re going full throttle into the science behind racing cars in this family-friendly stage show with TV engineer and pyrotechnician, Fran Scott. – exploring the processes, shape, and materials that make them such a feat of engineering. Throughout the show, you -the audience- will get the …
Party in a Piazza at the Brunel Museum
Join us for a vibrant and family-friendly day out at the Brunel Museum’s “Party in a Piazza” on the 21st of September 2024!
Tunnellers’ Tales
Can you dig it? Drop in to our new Tunnellers’ Tales object-handling desk to find out! Was digging the Thames Tunnel the worst job in the world? This February half-term, put yourself in the shoes (literally) of the brave workers who dug the Thames Tunnel. They faced disgusting conditions, terrible smells and even the odd …
Summer of Sustainability
Join us for a Summer of Sustainability at the Brunel Museum with our super fun family trail! Dive into history as you listen for trains in the tunnel, spot a spiky monkey puzzle tree, and help our green spaces bloom! Discover how we care for the planet, meet buzzing bees, and create your own bee-friendly …
Kimchi Workshop for Kids – A Fun and Tasty Adventure!
Discover the Magic of Fermentation during our Summer of Sustainability! Join us for an exciting Kimchi Workshop for Kids, where young food explorers will get hands-on experience making their own kimchi while learning about healthy eating and gut-friendly bacteria. Our workshop is designed to: Introduce kids to a variety of veggies and spices Show …
Wild Things Gardening Club: The Herds
Join us on Friday, 30 May 2025 for a special edition of the Wild Things Gardening Club at the Brunel Museum’s Secret Garden, created in collaboration with Global Generation and as part of The Herds action project. The Herds is a creative action project that brings together artists, young people, and communities to explore our …
The Tunnellers Club 2025
Join us this June as the Tunnellers Club returns with a brand-new series of hands-on, eco-friendly workshops designed especially for families with children aged 5–11. Since launching in October 2022, the Tunnellers Club has welcomed families into the fascinating world of science, engineering, and invention, inspired by the Thames Tunnel and its brilliant builders. This …
Playday 2025 at the Brunel Museum
Join us at the Brunel Museum this summer for National Playday 2025, a fun-filled celebration of creativity, community, and sustainability, part of our Summer of Sustainability programme. This year’s theme is all about upcycling crafts, also known as creative reuse: the art of transforming waste materials and unwanted items into imaginative new creations. Our main …
October Half-Term Activities – French Révolution Season
As part of our French Révolution Season, try your hand at some fun craft activities during October half-term! Fan-Making Inspired by Mary Horsley’s beautiful hand-painted fan on display in the gallery for the very first time, families are invited to design their own hand-held fan. Origami Flower Making Inspired by the paper flowers made by …