Brunel Museum Wassail
Wassail! Wassail! All over the town, Our toast it is white and our ale it is brown. The Belles of London City (and friends!) welcome you to an underground wassail in Rotherhithe. Watch morris dancing on the museum’s piazza with mulled drinks – then follow the Belles down into the Tunnel Shaft where you’ll have …
St Martin-in-the-Field: The Lark Ascending
Join the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields alongside renowned Pianist Jocelyn Freeman in the Tunnel Shaft of the Brunel Museum for an atmospheric valentine’s concert of choral and piano music. Conducted by St Martin’s Assistant Director of Music, Olivia Tait, the programme will include choral works by Will Todd, Eric Whitacre and John Legend, as …
Valentine’s Day Tours: A Thames Tunnel Love Story
This Valentine’s Day, explore the depths of love and history at the Brunel Museum. Discover the touching love story of Marc and Sophia Brunel, a tale of romance and resilience at the heart of one of the world’s greatest engineering feats. Marc once wrote to his beloved wife, “Without you, my dear Sophie, no Tunnel,” …
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 …
National Lottery Open Week – March 2025
The Brunel Museum will be taking part in National Lottery Open Week with a special offer of free entry for National Lottery players Go 16m underground in a tour of the Thames Tunnel Shaft with one of our expert guides and discover why Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s first project was almost his last. This offer will …
St Martin-in-the-Fields – Miserere Mei
Join the St Martin’s Voices Emerging Artists and renowned Cellist Adrian Bradbury in the Tunnel Shaft of the Brunel Museum for an atmospheric concert of choral and cello music. From the haunting strains of Allegri’s Miserere to the serene elegance of Bach’s Cello Suites, this program weaves together a rich tapestry of choral and instrumental music. Featuring works …
Playday 2025 at the Brunel Museum
Join us at the Brunel Museum in summer 2025 for a fun-filled day of creativity, discovery, and play as we celebrate the national day for play with families from across the community! This exciting event will feature a variety of engaging STEAM-inspired activities designed for children aged 5 and up. Enjoy hands-on experiences such as …
Party in the Piazza Community Festival
This vibrant, family-friendly event takes place in the Brunel Museum’s outdoor Piazza. In collaboration with Bosco College, students from the college actively participate in delivering the event, providing a unique blend of community engagement, creativity, and fun. More info coming Soon Made Possible by NHLF.