Refuge- An evening of opera exploring women’s experiences and resilience
Come along for an evening of Women’s stories, shown through opera scenes and arias in the stunning underground Tunnel Shaft at the Brunel Museum. All profits and donations from the evening will go to Refuge, supporting women and children escaping domestic abuse. Running time: 2 halves of 45 minutes with a short interval. …
Marie Antoinette (2006) – French Révolution Season Film Screening
In this second film of our French Révolution Film Screenings, a young woman becomes Queen of France – but things are changing fast. Join us for a special screening of Sofia Coppola’s 2006 cinematic biography of Marie Antoinette, with a fast-paced retro soundtrack and sumptuous clothing. Doors open 18:30, screening starts 19:00.
Napoleon (2023) – French Révolution Season Film Screening
In the third of our four specially-chosen French Revolution themed film screenings, discover Ridley Scott’s epic biography of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Les Misérables (2012) – French Révolution Season Film Screening
In the last of our four film screenings for the 2025 French Révolution season, discover the story of another French Revolution, in the 1830s. Based on the much-loved musical, this all-star film has everyone’s favourite songs; moving beyond the elites who are the focus of the other films in our Révolution series screenings, Les Misérables looks at …
Protected: Members’ Event: The ‘Thames Tunnel Designs’ Behind the Scenes Visit
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October Half-Term Fan-Making Workshop – 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. This activity will take place daily throughout half-term (Saturday 25 …
Halloween Spooky Tour of Historic Rotherhithe and the Brunel Museum
Discover the darker side of the Thames Tunnel on a special evening tour — where floods, smells, and spooky goings on are all part of the story of the world’s first ever underwater tunnel. Join our expert guides for this Halloween spooktacular, taking in Rotherhithe’s creepiest sights including the Old Mortuary and St Mary’s Church …
Happy birthday, Sophia Kingdom!
To celebrate 250 years since the birth of Sophia Kingdom, mother of arguably the most famous civil engineer in Britain, anyone called Sophie or Sophia can enjoy free entry to the Museum on 15 February 2026. Come see the portrait of Sophia, currently on loan to the Museum from a private collection as part of …
St Martin Voices Underground – The Wild Ones at the Brunel Museum
Join the St Martin-in-the-Fields Emerging Artists alongside priest and poet Laura Darrall in the Tunnel Shaft of the Brunel Museum for an atmospheric concert of choral music and contemporary poetry. Ranging from Hildegard’s 12th-century chant to works by present-day composers such as Lucy Walker, the programme reflects on the beauty and fragility of the natural …
Marc Brunel’s Birthday — Free Entry for Marc/Marks
25 April 2026 is Marc Brunel’s birthday. It’s also St. Mark’s day, which is the very reason Brunel got his name: you can find out more about how his unusual name came about here. To celebrate the occasion, on 25 April 2026 visitors named Marc or Mark can claim free entry to the Brunel Museum. …