Reivented Project: October 2020 Update
Our community consultation, on September 19th, as part of Open House weekend was a great success with over 200 people attending. Members of our project team were on hand to explain proposals so far. We plan to house new facilities in a small welcome building, new interpretation and exhibitions across the site and a home …
Video of the Brunel Museum from Guide London
Join London Blue Badge Tourist Guide Emily Dell and Brunel Museum Volunteer Maribeth Eisenmann for a quick look at our museum – the little museum with the big story!
#MuseumPassion
We are proud to be taking part in #MuseumPassion today. The #MuseumPassion event consists of a whole day of promoted content on social media, TV and radio focusing on the UK’s museums. Our Learning and Volunteer Manager, Clara, talking about her Museum Passion “This is a watercolour that I love to use again and again …
The Brunel Museum receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
Press Release: The Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe has been awarded £180,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today. The Brunel Museum is one of 1,385 cultural and creative …
Survey Closed – 512 responses received
Our Survey Monkey survey has now closed with 512 responses received. Thanks to all those who took the time to complete a survey and the 40+ stakeholders that we have spoken to. We’ve now got lots of useful data which will directly help us shape the experience at a reinvented Brunel Museum.
Open House 2020 and Consultation Update
The Brunel Museum Reinvented Project design team joined us for Open House on Saturday 19th September. Visitors popped by to look at some visuals and share their views on current proposals for the project. The team gathered lots of helpful comments, which are currently being considered as we move forwards into the next stage of …
Open House 2020 – Activities and Consultation
We are really looking forward to Saturday 19th September (and not just because it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day)! We are taking part in Open House Families – “London’s architecture festival for children”. Visiting the museum and taking part in the activities will be FREE, and drop-in (no need to book) so please do …
Tunnel Activities Art Competition Winners
Choosing our two winners was not easy – a great big thank you to everyone who took part! The winners are 6 year old Lillea Falzon, with a picture of a party, and 12 year old Siyona Bhandari with a drawing of a fitness class for all ages. The judges also wanted to congratulate 9 …
Be a Detective with Mr Brunel (plus hats)
Our Saturday event Be a Detective with Mr Brunel (one session remaining in August – buy tickets here) went swimmingly! Glorious weather meant that after an introduction to the museum and a chance to use their investigative skills, participants were able to enjoy the sunshine whilst creating wonderful hats from our craft supplies.
2020 Summer Activities
As we re-open, we have also put together a programme of family-friendly activities aimed at 7-10 year olds. Tickets are limited due to social distancing measures, so get yours whilst there are still some available! One ticket (at only £6) books you a table for one to three children and up to two adults. There …