Brunel Museum

London’s story of an engineering family that changed the World. Contact us by email - [email protected]

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We're now on Bluesky! Find us @brunelmuseum.bsky.social

We're looking forward to connecting with people there, and continuing to share the Brunels' legacy widely.

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Save 20% on your school visit to the Brunel Museum. Schools can now book our brand new activities for 2025/26:
How to Build a Tunnel Under the Thames and the Discovery Walk. - Book here: https://t.co/bomhRlgv9d

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🎉 Celebrate #Playday2025 at the Brunel Museum on Tuesday 6 August, 10am–2pm.

🛠️ Make upcycled maracas
🎨 Craft with recycled materials
🚂 See Stephenson’s Rocket
🧺 Picnic in the Piazza

📍 Free / Drop-in / Booking recommended
🔗 Book: https://t.co/W1jUgaFCcC

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Meet Khal, one of our dedicated volunteers!

After 20+ years as a hedge fund manager, Khal now volunteers for various charities. A Rotherhithe resident, he’s inspired by the Brunel family’s engineering legacy and loves sharing the story of the Thames Tunnel with visitors!

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Sign up to our newsletter for up to date information about everything we’re up to in 2025: https://t.co/PgAPfyH2Fi

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Brunel Museum to host celebrations before closing for renovation

https://t.co/oWI1pYi5M3

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This Thursday, join us in the @BrunelMuseum tunnel shaft for more Christmas magic! Performances at 6:30pm & 7:45pm.
Here’s a sneak peek of us singing Carol of the Bells, one of the pieces we’ll be performing. 🎶
🎟️ https://t.co/2ndmDp67Xb
#ChristmasConcert #Carols #falalalala

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@ShopPaperTiger Living Wage Christmas Gifts for Artists - Watercolour Notebook from @BrunelMuseum

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To ensure your Brunel Museum Shop gifts arrive in time for Christmas, please place your orders by 18th December! 🎁

As part of our sustainability efforts, we reuse packaging, so your parcel may not look perfect - maybe a bit shabby. We hope you'll forgive us!

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Our volunteers are in great company for this year's #LHVA2024

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The @BrunelMuseum are trying to raise money to create a new interactive display for the transformed Museum, giving future engineers the opportunity to test ideas and see how things work. To help to inspire the next generation of engineers, click here: https://t.co/zBCSEoFH0g

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We're excited to be joining this - from our glamorous tunnel shaft location!

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We are eagerly anticipating the 15th London Heritage Volunteer Awards ceremony shortly! Good luck to all our amazing nominees! #LHVA2024 #lovols @heritagevols

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Meet Katherine McAlpine, Director of the Brunel Museum since 2021!

With 10+ years of experience in learning and audience development, she’s worked at Imperial War Museums & Royal Museums Greenwich.

Katherine leads our mission to share the Brunel story with the world.

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Not sure how to carry all your Christmas shopping?

Our tote bags are very roomy, and stylish too - featuring Brunel's 1818 tunnel patent!

Available in the Museum, or online via our shop at https://t.co/QXO9zrBrLU

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Meet Richard Davies, our Chair of Trustees at the Brunel Museum!

Richard has been a trustee since 2021 and became Chair in July 2023. With 15 years at the British Library, he’s now Head of Collections Programmes, leading major digital preservation projects!

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What do you get the London lover in your life?

We think we have just the stuff...

With vintage designs or key landmarks, find plenty of choice in our shop - in person, or online at https://t.co/2pyPZNgebb

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Of the 243 people who invested in Brunel's Thames Tunnel in 1824, only 8 were women - and 5 of them were sisters.

In our latest blog, discover the story of the Meilan sisters, shrewd international businesswomen and financial agents from Rotherhithe. https://t.co/FnxH3kq8l9

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Join us for Museum Shop Sunday on 30th Nov & 1st Dec! Enjoy 10% off all products, from unique gifts to Brunel-inspired items.

This weekend also marks our Guided Tour Weekend, with tours running all day. It’s your last chance to join a tour before we close for Christmas!

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Surprise the engineering enthusiast in your life with a gift from the Brunel Museum Shop!

Our IKB Pink Socks make a fun and stylish choice, perfect for fans of Isambard Kingdom Brunel 🎩✨

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This #TakeoverDay film from @BrunelMuseum's Time and Talents Holiday Club has everything. Drama, mystery, a big twist and a happy end! Plus, a lovely yellow hard hat 👷‍♂️

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Another brilliant piece of cinema from the Time and Talents Holiday Club at @BrunelMuseum this #TakeoverDay 🎬