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We're open 10:30am – 3:30pm
Friday to Monday

Explore the history of the Thames Tunnel by visiting our Engine House exhibition and Grade II* listed Tunnel Shaft.

The Brunel Museum is currently open every day of the Easter holidays between 29 March and 16 April (Exceptions apply*)

We also run Guided Tour Weekends every month, where one of our expert guides will take you on an in-depth tour of the site, with talks held hourly.

Our next Guided Tour Weekends are:

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May

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Help us share the ground-breaking stories of the Thames Tunnel and the outstanding achievements of the Brunel family and their relevance to our lives today.

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GENERAL ADMISSION
Adult: £9
Concession: £6
Family Ticket: £14.50
Includes Gift Aid Donation

Art Pass: free entry

GUIDED TOUR WEEKENDS
Adult: £15
Concession: £10
Family Ticket: £20
Includes Gift Aid Donation

Art Pass: free entry

*Concessions are available for children, students and over-65s
*Family ticket admits up to 2 adults and 4 children

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schedule Opening times

Friday: 10:30am to 3:30pm | Last entry 3pm
Saturday: 10:30am to 3:30pm | Last entry 3pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 3:30pm | Last entry 3pm
Monday: 10:30am to 3:30pm | Last entry 3pm

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place Find us

Brunel Museum, Railway Avenue
Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4LF

020 7231 3840

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What's On:

A volunteer, a man, talks to a group of people in the garden of the Brunel Museum. They are standing on a grassy bank. In the foreground, a man sits on a retaining wall.

Guided Tour Weekends at the Brunel Museum – 2024

Temporary Exhibition: Tunnelling Today

Brunel Museum General Admission – October 2023 to March 2024

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Well worth a visit

Fascinating.. an amazing insight into 19th century London and engineering a hidden gem with a great gift shop.

Fantastic event and helpful staff

We thoroughly enjoyed every moment, and you and the team made our night one to remember for a long time. All of the staff were so lovely and accommodating, and we could tell that you guys really went the extra mile to make our night bespoke and stress free - the reviews amongst our team are glowing.

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A great little museum with interesting stuff to read and look at. I got a personal talk about the works and tunnel as it was quite quiet.

A fantastic experience with a most informative and interesting guide who spoke to us and pointed out features in the tunnel shaft. All safe and socially distanced. Our grandsons loved the interactive display on the top floor, and also the items for sale in the little shop space! The adults loved the prices of the items!

One of the best kept secrets of Rotherhithe , a museum dedicated to the world's oldest tunnel under a river. Make sure you book a tour with the excellent in-house guide. The tunnel shaft is available for hire for functions and even for weddings.

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Crisis Appeal - Be the light at the end of the tunnel

You can be the light at the end of the tunnel for The Brunel Museum by donating to our Appeal or by making a donation during your visit.

The Brunel Museum team hopes to build with you towards a positive new future, to inspire visitors and the local community through sharing new and improved facilities, a space for community events, new areas to display remarkable objects, and by celebrating our historic site in a way that celebrates innovation and ingenuity.