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 …
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. …
Brunel Museum General Admission (April – September 2024)
Visit the Brunel Museum to explore the story of the Thames Tunnel and discover a hidden piece of London’s industrial history. Go 16m underground and explore the remains of the Grade II* listed Thames Tunnel shaft. Find out why Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s first engineering project was almost his last. Discover why the site was once …
(February Half-Term) The Twitchers Museum Adventure
Join in the family wildlife trail at the Brunel Museum this February half-term with the Twitchers Museum Adventure. This February half-term, investigate a surprising wildlife at the Brunel Museum as part of The Twitchers Museum Adventure, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books. The egg-citing national family trail celebrates the release of Feather, the …
DEBUT concerts at Brunel Museum – Thames Tunnel Shaft
The Brunels hosted the first underground concert party here in 1827 and DEBUT are continuing the tradition! DEBUT’s concerts at Brunel Museum offers awe-inspiring performances, time to chat to your favourite musicians and the chance to learn more about Brunel’s remarkable feat of engineering. Hosted by soprano Lizzie Holmes (Royal Opera House, The Phantom of …
Smelly Trail at the Brunel Museum
This Easter follow your nose all the way to the Brunel Museum! Take part in our scent-sational trail to discover the stinky side of the Thames Tunnel story. All ages welcome! Can you identify the precious cargo from olfactory abilities alone? Can you sniff out what happened to the Tunnel once it was complete? No …
Wild Things – Gardening Club
Join us at the Brunel Museum for an exciting journey into the world of gardening with our “Wild Things” club for children.
The Tunnellers Club is back!
The Tunnellers Club is Back! Mark your calendars for Sundays from June 9th to July 14th, 2024, as the Tunnellers Club returns for another round of exciting STEM adventures tailored for families with children aged 5-11.
Playday 2024 at the Brunel Museum
Celebrate Playday 2024 at the Brunel Museum on August 7th!
‘How to Build a Racing Car’ with Fran Scott
Buckle up, charge your batteries and start your engines! We’re going full throttle into the science behind racing cars in this family-friendly stage show with TV engineer and pyrotechnician, Fran Scott. – exploring the processes, shape, and materials that make them such a feat of engineering. Throughout the show, you -the audience- will get the …