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 …
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 …
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 …
Fix it at the Brunel Museum
Join us at the Brunel Museum for a special edition of Time & Talents’ popular Repair Café — part of our exciting Summer of Sustainability initiative! Give your broken household items a second chance. Bring along your dodgy toaster, wobbly chair, or favourite jumper in need of extra care, and let the expert Time & …
Book Swap
Bring along up to ten of your pre-read books you’d love to share with another reader, and swap them for new-to-you reads. If you’re a fast reader, you can even bring them back the next week and swap for a whole new set! In collaboration with Up Market.
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 …
Summer of Sustainability Family Trail
As part of our Summer of Sustainability, we’ve launched a brand new trail for children and families to enjoy at the Brunel Museum. This fun and interactive trail invites visitors of all ages to explore the museum and its surroundings, discover fascinating stories from the past, and learn how simple actions can help protect the …