Midnight Apothecary – October Saturdays
Midnight Apothecary continues its ever popular botanical cocktail evenings in our enchanted roof garden. Every Saturday evening until 28 guests can enjoy cocktails, campfire and culture. Cocktails are infused and garnished using ingredients grown in the garden or foraged close by. They are also proud suppliers of Bermondsey’s local beers and gin and have a …
(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.
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 …
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 …
Midnight Apothecary Halloween Spooktacular
Got a penchant for pumpkins? Taken to travelling by broomstick? Well get amongst the cobwebs for it’s that time of year again….. the Midnight Apothecary’s legendary HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR happens across two nights this October! Expect the usual sea of incredibly carved pumpkin lanterns, firepits to hire, s’mores kits toasted marshmallows between deluxe chocolate biscuits for …
Tom Walker Music Event
Tom Walker is one the biggest breakout UK global stars in recent years. His debut album ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ went straight in at No. 1 in the UK Charts and was the biggest selling debut from a UK signed artist that year. It has already gone platinum and sold over 2 million …
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. …
Museum Shop Sunday
Get your Christmas shopping done early at the Brunel Museum! 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, then head to the Brunel Museum on Sunday 26 November for all your Christmas shopping needs. …
Book Talk: Iron, Stone and Steam
Join us for an evening with Tim Bryan, author of Iron, Stone and Steam: Brunel’s Railway Empire. Isambard Kingdom Brunel: Victorian icon, engineer, artist, architect, designer and visionary, entrepreneur and celebrity. Tim Bryan’s new book tells the story of Brunel’s awe-inspiring achievements and innovations as a railway engineer. In almost thirty tumultuous years, Brunel created a …