Brunel Museum
@brunelmuseum.bsky.social
London’s story of an engineering family that changed the World. Contact us by email - hello@thebrunelmuseum.com
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This half term, we’re excited to host Common Ground – Rotherhithe Community Zine at the Museum!
From 16–23 February, during museum opening time, all Rotherhithe residents are invited to take part in a guided drawing workshop and share their voice!
From 16–23 February, during museum opening time, all Rotherhithe residents are invited to take part in a guided drawing workshop and share their voice!
February 14, 2026 at 8:37 AM
This half term, we’re excited to host Common Ground – Rotherhithe Community Zine at the Museum!
From 16–23 February, during museum opening time, all Rotherhithe residents are invited to take part in a guided drawing workshop and share their voice!
From 16–23 February, during museum opening time, all Rotherhithe residents are invited to take part in a guided drawing workshop and share their voice!
You deserve an unforgettable venue for your unforgettable day. The Brunel Museum offers unique locations for an experience you will never forget!
We have availability for 2026! Email events@brunelmuseum.com to learn more or book your event today.
We have availability for 2026! Email events@brunelmuseum.com to learn more or book your event today.
February 10, 2026 at 6:31 AM
You deserve an unforgettable venue for your unforgettable day. The Brunel Museum offers unique locations for an experience you will never forget!
We have availability for 2026! Email events@brunelmuseum.com to learn more or book your event today.
We have availability for 2026! Email events@brunelmuseum.com to learn more or book your event today.
Are you searching for the perfect place to host your Music event?
Transform your music into an immersive performance within the walls of the Tunnel Shaft.
Get in touch with events@brunelmuseum.com if you have questions or want to make a booking!
Transform your music into an immersive performance within the walls of the Tunnel Shaft.
Get in touch with events@brunelmuseum.com if you have questions or want to make a booking!
February 6, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Are you searching for the perfect place to host your Music event?
Transform your music into an immersive performance within the walls of the Tunnel Shaft.
Get in touch with events@brunelmuseum.com if you have questions or want to make a booking!
Transform your music into an immersive performance within the walls of the Tunnel Shaft.
Get in touch with events@brunelmuseum.com if you have questions or want to make a booking!
Looking for things to do this February half-term?
We'll be open every day 13-23 February!
Join us between 14-22 for a special half-term fan-making workshop, inspired by our newly extended French Révolution display.
Tickets available via vist.ly/4qhpd
We'll be open every day 13-23 February!
Join us between 14-22 for a special half-term fan-making workshop, inspired by our newly extended French Révolution display.
Tickets available via vist.ly/4qhpd
February 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Looking for things to do this February half-term?
We'll be open every day 13-23 February!
Join us between 14-22 for a special half-term fan-making workshop, inspired by our newly extended French Révolution display.
Tickets available via vist.ly/4qhpd
We'll be open every day 13-23 February!
Join us between 14-22 for a special half-term fan-making workshop, inspired by our newly extended French Révolution display.
Tickets available via vist.ly/4qhpd
Announcing our first comedian for Engineering is a Joke on Wednesday 4 March:
Shalaka Kurup!
Tickets available now at vist.ly/4q6v3
Shalaka Kurup!
Tickets available now at vist.ly/4q6v3
February 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Announcing our first comedian for Engineering is a Joke on Wednesday 4 March:
Shalaka Kurup!
Tickets available now at vist.ly/4q6v3
Shalaka Kurup!
Tickets available now at vist.ly/4q6v3
Want free entry to the Brunel Museum?
🎂 Sun 15 Feb. Free entry for Sophia & Sophies to celebrate Sophia Kingdom's birthday
💚 Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb. Free entry with Lottery ticket
🎁 Sat 26 April. Free entry for Marc & Marks, to celebrate Marc Brunel's birthday
Tickets here: vist.ly/4q3yk
🎂 Sun 15 Feb. Free entry for Sophia & Sophies to celebrate Sophia Kingdom's birthday
💚 Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb. Free entry with Lottery ticket
🎁 Sat 26 April. Free entry for Marc & Marks, to celebrate Marc Brunel's birthday
Tickets here: vist.ly/4q3yk
February 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Want free entry to the Brunel Museum?
🎂 Sun 15 Feb. Free entry for Sophia & Sophies to celebrate Sophia Kingdom's birthday
💚 Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb. Free entry with Lottery ticket
🎁 Sat 26 April. Free entry for Marc & Marks, to celebrate Marc Brunel's birthday
Tickets here: vist.ly/4q3yk
🎂 Sun 15 Feb. Free entry for Sophia & Sophies to celebrate Sophia Kingdom's birthday
💚 Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb. Free entry with Lottery ticket
🎁 Sat 26 April. Free entry for Marc & Marks, to celebrate Marc Brunel's birthday
Tickets here: vist.ly/4q3yk
Did you spot us in @thelondonstandard yesterday?
But did you know that the Thames Tunnel and the Standard have a history that goes back right to the Standard's first ever issue in 1827?
But did you know that the Thames Tunnel and the Standard have a history that goes back right to the Standard's first ever issue in 1827?
January 30, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Did you spot us in @thelondonstandard yesterday?
But did you know that the Thames Tunnel and the Standard have a history that goes back right to the Standard's first ever issue in 1827?
But did you know that the Thames Tunnel and the Standard have a history that goes back right to the Standard's first ever issue in 1827?
Today, we published our annual Research, Public History, and Science Outreach report!
Director Katherine McAlpine notes that 2025 saw strong records of volunteer research & media as part of the 200th anniversary of work starting on the Thames Tunnel.
Access the report here: vist.ly/4pfs3
Director Katherine McAlpine notes that 2025 saw strong records of volunteer research & media as part of the 200th anniversary of work starting on the Thames Tunnel.
Access the report here: vist.ly/4pfs3
January 28, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Today, we published our annual Research, Public History, and Science Outreach report!
Director Katherine McAlpine notes that 2025 saw strong records of volunteer research & media as part of the 200th anniversary of work starting on the Thames Tunnel.
Access the report here: vist.ly/4pfs3
Director Katherine McAlpine notes that 2025 saw strong records of volunteer research & media as part of the 200th anniversary of work starting on the Thames Tunnel.
Access the report here: vist.ly/4pfs3
Throwback to all the great family activities we ran last year!
Here's looking forward to what's to come in 2026...
Here's looking forward to what's to come in 2026...
January 27, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Throwback to all the great family activities we ran last year!
Here's looking forward to what's to come in 2026...
Here's looking forward to what's to come in 2026...
Many thanks to Martin Roach and Harry Jayawardena who joined us yesterday to discuss the refurbishment of the Thames Tunnel in the 1990s.
We were very struck by their memories of hearing boats overhead while in the silent Tunnel — and with more photos of the dinner to celebrate completion!
We were very struck by their memories of hearing boats overhead while in the silent Tunnel — and with more photos of the dinner to celebrate completion!
January 22, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Many thanks to Martin Roach and Harry Jayawardena who joined us yesterday to discuss the refurbishment of the Thames Tunnel in the 1990s.
We were very struck by their memories of hearing boats overhead while in the silent Tunnel — and with more photos of the dinner to celebrate completion!
We were very struck by their memories of hearing boats overhead while in the silent Tunnel — and with more photos of the dinner to celebrate completion!
Want to learn more about the love story of Marc Brunel and Sophia Kingdom, the parents of Isambard Kingdom Brunel who met exactly 233 years ago today?
Join us on 14 February for a special Valentine's evening tour of the Brunel Museum.
Tickets available now at vist.ly/4n7yp
Join us on 14 February for a special Valentine's evening tour of the Brunel Museum.
Tickets available now at vist.ly/4n7yp
January 17, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Want to learn more about the love story of Marc Brunel and Sophia Kingdom, the parents of Isambard Kingdom Brunel who met exactly 233 years ago today?
Join us on 14 February for a special Valentine's evening tour of the Brunel Museum.
Tickets available now at vist.ly/4n7yp
Join us on 14 February for a special Valentine's evening tour of the Brunel Museum.
Tickets available now at vist.ly/4n7yp
It’s January. It’s cold. Wrap yourself in the Thames Tunnel Watercolour Blanket 🛋️
Soft, cozy, and made from recycled cotton, our blanket is perfect for cozying up with a book, sketching your next idea, or relaxing at home!
Click the link below to shop online: vist.ly/4mzny
Soft, cozy, and made from recycled cotton, our blanket is perfect for cozying up with a book, sketching your next idea, or relaxing at home!
Click the link below to shop online: vist.ly/4mzny
January 16, 2026 at 6:31 AM
It’s January. It’s cold. Wrap yourself in the Thames Tunnel Watercolour Blanket 🛋️
Soft, cozy, and made from recycled cotton, our blanket is perfect for cozying up with a book, sketching your next idea, or relaxing at home!
Click the link below to shop online: vist.ly/4mzny
Soft, cozy, and made from recycled cotton, our blanket is perfect for cozying up with a book, sketching your next idea, or relaxing at home!
Click the link below to shop online: vist.ly/4mzny
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French palaeography hive mind ! We've been doing some work @brunelmuseum.bsky.social on Marc Brunel's French naval records from the 1790s and are trying to make sense of one illegible bit.
Any ideas?
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Any ideas?
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January 12, 2026 at 11:53 AM
French palaeography hive mind ! We've been doing some work @brunelmuseum.bsky.social on Marc Brunel's French naval records from the 1790s and are trying to make sense of one illegible bit.
Any ideas?
'3 8bre p[ension] p[ermanente] le havre [ne ????] pas servi'
Any ideas?
'3 8bre p[ension] p[ermanente] le havre [ne ????] pas servi'
We're back this weekend with tours!
Join us to discover the 18-year story of the world's first underwater tunnel, and 19th-century London's biggest tourist attraction.
Tours run hourly, 10.45-14.45
All tickets for 10 & 11 Jan include a tour
Tickets available at vist.ly/4m3i8
Join us to discover the 18-year story of the world's first underwater tunnel, and 19th-century London's biggest tourist attraction.
Tours run hourly, 10.45-14.45
All tickets for 10 & 11 Jan include a tour
Tickets available at vist.ly/4m3i8
January 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
We're back this weekend with tours!
Join us to discover the 18-year story of the world's first underwater tunnel, and 19th-century London's biggest tourist attraction.
Tours run hourly, 10.45-14.45
All tickets for 10 & 11 Jan include a tour
Tickets available at vist.ly/4m3i8
Join us to discover the 18-year story of the world's first underwater tunnel, and 19th-century London's biggest tourist attraction.
Tours run hourly, 10.45-14.45
All tickets for 10 & 11 Jan include a tour
Tickets available at vist.ly/4m3i8
Did you miss our French Revolution display? 🇫🇷
Well, you're in luck! The display has been extended until 13 April.
Discover Marc & Sophia Brunel's love story amidst revolution, Marc's daring escape from Paris, and the impact of the Revolution on the family's story.
Book now vist.ly/4kqrw
Well, you're in luck! The display has been extended until 13 April.
Discover Marc & Sophia Brunel's love story amidst revolution, Marc's daring escape from Paris, and the impact of the Revolution on the family's story.
Book now vist.ly/4kqrw
January 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Did you miss our French Revolution display? 🇫🇷
Well, you're in luck! The display has been extended until 13 April.
Discover Marc & Sophia Brunel's love story amidst revolution, Marc's daring escape from Paris, and the impact of the Revolution on the family's story.
Book now vist.ly/4kqrw
Well, you're in luck! The display has been extended until 13 April.
Discover Marc & Sophia Brunel's love story amidst revolution, Marc's daring escape from Paris, and the impact of the Revolution on the family's story.
Book now vist.ly/4kqrw
On Friday 9 January, The Belles of London City (and friends!) welcome you to an underground wassail in Rotherhithe.
Watch morris dancing on the Museum's piazza - then head into the Tunnel Shaft where you'll have the opportunity to learn a few dances yourself!
Book now at vist.ly/4j28q
Watch morris dancing on the Museum's piazza - then head into the Tunnel Shaft where you'll have the opportunity to learn a few dances yourself!
Book now at vist.ly/4j28q
December 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On Friday 9 January, The Belles of London City (and friends!) welcome you to an underground wassail in Rotherhithe.
Watch morris dancing on the Museum's piazza - then head into the Tunnel Shaft where you'll have the opportunity to learn a few dances yourself!
Book now at vist.ly/4j28q
Watch morris dancing on the Museum's piazza - then head into the Tunnel Shaft where you'll have the opportunity to learn a few dances yourself!
Book now at vist.ly/4j28q
Still looking for a meaningful last-minute Christmas gift?
Give them something that lasts all year: a Friend of the Brunel Museum membership 🎁
Visit our website to purchase a membership: vist.ly/4j9gh
Give them something that lasts all year: a Friend of the Brunel Museum membership 🎁
Visit our website to purchase a membership: vist.ly/4j9gh
December 20, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Still looking for a meaningful last-minute Christmas gift?
Give them something that lasts all year: a Friend of the Brunel Museum membership 🎁
Visit our website to purchase a membership: vist.ly/4j9gh
Give them something that lasts all year: a Friend of the Brunel Museum membership 🎁
Visit our website to purchase a membership: vist.ly/4j9gh
We're closed for Christmas, but we'll be back in January! There's plenty to do in 2026. Book now: vist.ly/4iwhi
🎟️ General Admission, Sat & Sun
🌿 Wassail, Wassail! 9 Jan
🚂 Guided Tours. 10/11 Jan
💞 Valentine's Evening Tours, 14 Feb
🎟️ General Admission, Sat & Sun
🌿 Wassail, Wassail! 9 Jan
🚂 Guided Tours. 10/11 Jan
💞 Valentine's Evening Tours, 14 Feb
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We're closed for Christmas, but we'll be back in January! There's plenty to do in 2026. Book now: vist.ly/4iwhi
🎟️ General Admission, Sat & Sun
🌿 Wassail, Wassail! 9 Jan
🚂 Guided Tours. 10/11 Jan
💞 Valentine's Evening Tours, 14 Feb
🎟️ General Admission, Sat & Sun
🌿 Wassail, Wassail! 9 Jan
🚂 Guided Tours. 10/11 Jan
💞 Valentine's Evening Tours, 14 Feb
📮 Last Day for Christmas orders: 15 December
It’s nearly time! Get your orders in before or on the 15th to make sure your gifts arrive under the tree 🎄✨
It’s nearly time! Get your orders in before or on the 15th to make sure your gifts arrive under the tree 🎄✨
December 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
📮 Last Day for Christmas orders: 15 December
It’s nearly time! Get your orders in before or on the 15th to make sure your gifts arrive under the tree 🎄✨
It’s nearly time! Get your orders in before or on the 15th to make sure your gifts arrive under the tree 🎄✨
This weekend is our last weekend open in 2025 — and we're doing tours all weekend!
Join us to go in-depth and underground!
🎟️ Tickets available here: vist.ly/4i75u
⏱️ Tours hourly, from 10.45-14.45
Our shop will also be open for any last minute Christmas presents!
Join us to go in-depth and underground!
🎟️ Tickets available here: vist.ly/4i75u
⏱️ Tours hourly, from 10.45-14.45
Our shop will also be open for any last minute Christmas presents!
December 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This weekend is our last weekend open in 2025 — and we're doing tours all weekend!
Join us to go in-depth and underground!
🎟️ Tickets available here: vist.ly/4i75u
⏱️ Tours hourly, from 10.45-14.45
Our shop will also be open for any last minute Christmas presents!
Join us to go in-depth and underground!
🎟️ Tickets available here: vist.ly/4i75u
⏱️ Tours hourly, from 10.45-14.45
Our shop will also be open for any last minute Christmas presents!
We raised £5710 in this year's Big Give #ChristmasChallenge - and it's all thanks to you! Whether you pledged, donated, shared the campaign with friends and family, or liked our social media posts, it all helped.
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We raised £5710 in this year's Big Give #ChristmasChallenge - and it's all thanks to you! Whether you pledged, donated, shared the campaign with friends and family, or liked our social media posts, it all helped.
Check out our London Brick Soap Dish + Soap set, where design meets daily life!
Choose from favourites like Carbon or the much-loved Lime Clay soap, each bringing its own scent and style. 🧼🫧
The perfect addition to the kitchen or bathroom: vist.ly/4hxeh
Choose from favourites like Carbon or the much-loved Lime Clay soap, each bringing its own scent and style. 🧼🫧
The perfect addition to the kitchen or bathroom: vist.ly/4hxeh
December 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Check out our London Brick Soap Dish + Soap set, where design meets daily life!
Choose from favourites like Carbon or the much-loved Lime Clay soap, each bringing its own scent and style. 🧼🫧
The perfect addition to the kitchen or bathroom: vist.ly/4hxeh
Choose from favourites like Carbon or the much-loved Lime Clay soap, each bringing its own scent and style. 🧼🫧
The perfect addition to the kitchen or bathroom: vist.ly/4hxeh
We’re 60% towards our target – Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated!
We have less than 24 hours to reach our target – The more we raise, the more match funding we can access. That means that every £1 you donate is DOUBLED between now and midday tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December.
We have less than 24 hours to reach our target – The more we raise, the more match funding we can access. That means that every £1 you donate is DOUBLED between now and midday tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December.
December 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We’re 60% towards our target – Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated!
We have less than 24 hours to reach our target – The more we raise, the more match funding we can access. That means that every £1 you donate is DOUBLED between now and midday tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December.
We have less than 24 hours to reach our target – The more we raise, the more match funding we can access. That means that every £1 you donate is DOUBLED between now and midday tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December.
For the friend who still gets lost in London… help them out in style!
Our Vintage Map Jigsaw Coasters set make perfect home gifts — practical and beautifully designed.
Visit our online shop to pick yours: vist.ly/4hmnc
Our Vintage Map Jigsaw Coasters set make perfect home gifts — practical and beautifully designed.
Visit our online shop to pick yours: vist.ly/4hmnc
December 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
For the friend who still gets lost in London… help them out in style!
Our Vintage Map Jigsaw Coasters set make perfect home gifts — practical and beautifully designed.
Visit our online shop to pick yours: vist.ly/4hmnc
Our Vintage Map Jigsaw Coasters set make perfect home gifts — practical and beautifully designed.
Visit our online shop to pick yours: vist.ly/4hmnc
It's the final stretch of our #ChristmasChallenge with the Big Give! Can you help us hit our £7500 target? All your donations will be doubled.
Thanks to one of our Tunnellers Club participants for this comment! This is why we want to keep our families events free in 2026 🤞
vist.ly/4hmin
Thanks to one of our Tunnellers Club participants for this comment! This is why we want to keep our families events free in 2026 🤞
vist.ly/4hmin
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's the final stretch of our #ChristmasChallenge with the Big Give! Can you help us hit our £7500 target? All your donations will be doubled.
Thanks to one of our Tunnellers Club participants for this comment! This is why we want to keep our families events free in 2026 🤞
vist.ly/4hmin
Thanks to one of our Tunnellers Club participants for this comment! This is why we want to keep our families events free in 2026 🤞
vist.ly/4hmin