The Brunel Museum

Lights. Camera. Action. 🎥 Our Grade II* listed tunnel shaft with its striking architecture and atmospheric lighting, it’s ideal for filming, fashion shoots, and commercials. For enquiries, send an email at event@thebrunelmuseum.com #BrunelMuseum #Filmlocation #FashionShoot #UndergroundVenue #filmingprojects #VenueHire

Our Object of the Week is this salt-glazed flask, likely for holding gin, decorated with an image of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel. During its operation as a pedestrian tunnel between 1843-69, the Thames Tunnel hosted shops selling all sorts of things - including food and drink. As well as coffee and tea, this included alcohol, and would have been particularly popular during the Fancy Fairs held each March to commemorate the opening of the Tunnel. View this object on our website: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pvist.ly/326dz

This Autumn, discover how the radical events of the French Revolution shaped a British engineering dynasty in our French Révolution Season. 12 September - 15 December 2025 Object display and family activities included in Museum admission. Tickets for film screenings available now: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pvist.ly/3244u

We’re excited to announce that the Brunel Museum is one of seven selected by the Group for Education in Museums (GEM) to participate in their new Inclusive Pathways Action Research Programme, with each museum receiving a contribution of up to £5000 made possible through the three year Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) Programme from Arts Council England. The Brunel Museum’s funding will enable it to offer new work experience placements to local secondary school children, building on the success of previous such programmes. Find out more here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pvist.ly/3zwxz

As of this weekend — kids go free at the Brunel Museum! 🎟️🎉 We know that Family tickets defined by numbers of adults and children don't work for everyone. To make things simpler - and cheaper - we've decided to. get rid of ours. From this weekend, whether booking in person and online, children under the age of 16 can get a free ticket when accompanied by a paying adult. When booking online, look for the Child ticket priced at £0 under 'General Admission'. What're you waiting for? Come discover the story of the oldest bit of London's underground network — an 18-year story of floods, smells, and perseverance. Book now at https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pvist.ly/3zw3s

We're looking forward to participating in Open House 2025 on 20 and 21 September! Across that weekend, we'll be running tours of the Museum completely free — though spaces are limited and you'll need to book in advance to secure your spot. We'll also have people on hand to talk about plans for the Museum's redevelopment, made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Book now at: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pvist.ly/3zr3b

Looking for an unforgettable space for your next celebration? Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or special gathering, the Brunel Museum offers a unique and atmospheric space. Celebrate underground in our historic tunnel shaft or in our rooftop garden! For enquiries contact us at event@thebrunelmuseum.com

Did you know? Marc Brunel didn’t just live through one French Revolution. He lived through several! Across his lifetime, France switched from republic to empire to monarchy — and back again. As political exile abroad who witnessed France’s first, violent revolution in the 1790s, it must have been very concerning to watch similar events unfold once again. On 29 July 1830, another revolution took place in France. This time, the revolution replaced one king with another. This would become known as the ‘July Monarchy’. As revolution neared, Brunel began to worry in letters to friends in France: "I do not like the attitude which prevails in France. People stand ready to throw themselves into disorder, the consequences of which are beyond all prediction. [...] In truth, we desire so much freedom that we do not care to see whether there is any left for others." Even when events had finished, everything remained uncertain: "I have nothing to say to you about what happened in the week of 25 to 31 July. History offers nothing comparable to guide us. [...] There is far too much to say, and even to dread, about all of this." In fact, the July Monarchy survived for 18 years. Then, in 1848, a year before Marc Brunel’s death, another revolution swept it away. France was once again a republic. The Brunels were key figures in the Industrial Revolution - but their lives were also shaped by revolutions in France. Want to learn more? Discover our French Révolution Season, opening 12 September. Image credit: Hippolyte Lecomte, Combat de la rue de Rohan, le 29 juillet 1830. Musée Carnavalet, Paris, P213.

Our object of the week is this amazing commemorative kerchief, printed with images of the Thames Tunnel above and below ground, as well as a number of (not all correct!) facts about the Tunnel. Love this kerchief? Why not get it on a tea towel? Ask next time you visit, or have a look at our online shop: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pvist.ly/3zdah

Join us at the Brunel Museum for National #Playday2025 on Tuesday 6 August, from 10am to 2pm. This free, family-friendly event celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the importance of play. As part of our Summer of Sustainability programme, families will be invited to take part in a workshop led by #SunnyJarEcoHub to create maracas from upcycled materials. There will be open-ended recycled craft stations for children to experiment and build with, from top hats to tunnels. We’re also proud to welcome back #LondonBubbleTheatre’s Rotherhithe Shed, featuring Stephenson’s Rocket, a functioning engine built from a mobility scooter. This event supports low-waste living and encourages families to explore the power of creative reuse through hands-on play. 📅 National Playday 2025 📍 The Brunel Museum 🎟️ Free / Drop-in / Booking recommended 🔗 Book here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pvist.ly/3zbf8