Gagarin Quartets
COMPOSER TO MARK ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST MANNED SPACE FLIGHT WITH EXPANDED LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ACCLAIMED ‘GAGARIN QUARTETS’ SOUND & VISION EXPERIENCE AT BRUNEL MUSEUM The unique show will take place on the 12th April in the Museum’s stunning new Tunnel Shaft space, 16 metres underground. Composer Nicholas de Carlo has announced that a new iteration …
Earth Day 2023: Live shipworm demonstration
Join us at the Brunel Museum on April 22, 2023, for a special day of our exhibition Tales of Teredo Navalis in celebration of Earth Day! From 11am to 12:30pm, visitors can explore the fascinating world of shipworms and take part the Wild Escape project.
Stay Grounded Workshop
The Brunels changed the way we travelled forever. Marc Brunel designed the worlds first tunelling shield laying the foundation for future tunnelling projects like Js2, Crossrail and the Channel tunnel. His son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel who learnt his craft on the Thames Tunnel project designed train lines that continue to cross cross the country today, …
Cancelled – Blue Machine – with Helen Czerski
This event has had to be cancelled. If you have purchased a ticket, you will be issued a full refund. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Earth is home to a huge story that is rarely told – that of our ocean. Not the fish or the dolphins, but the massive ocean engine itself: what …
SYRINX @ Thames Tunnel Shaft
Description Join SYRINX for an evening of vocal music in the stunning acoustic of Brunel’s Thames Tunnel Shaft. Sit back and soak up the sounds as SYRINX bring this amazing space to life, while 50 voices ring around the circular chamber. The choir will present a tapestry of songs and sounds, old and new, including new arrangements of works by Cosmo Sheldrake, Laura Mvula, Fleet …
Brunel, Dickens and Sanitary Reform in the 19th Century
Please note this event is not taking place at the Brunel Museum. Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Charles Dickens like you might not know them We’re teaming up with the Association of Anaesthetists and Dickens Museum to bring you stories of toxic tunnels, workers’ rights and public health in Victorian London! Gill Howard …
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 …
Walking Tours – The Mysterious History of Rotherhithe
(£15 per person – includes admission to the Brunel Museum; 90 minutes approx.) The Brunel Museum sits in the heart of Rotherhithe, an area of South-East London that is rich in history. Our expert guides will take you back in time through some of Rotherhithe’s most interesting sights, from the ruins of King Edward III’s …
An Opinionated Guide to Historic London Book Talk
To celebrate Hoxton Mini Press’ latest addition to their ever popular ‘An Opinionated Guide to…’ series, the Brunel Museum proudly hosts the launch of ‘Historic London’, detailing the hidden historic gems, attractions and landmarks our capital city has to offer. Written by public historian and tour guide Sheldon K Goodman, join both author and …
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 …