The museum tells the story of one of the world’s great engineering dynasties. It is based in and around the Tunnel Shaft, built for Brunel‘s Thames Tunnel (1825-43), the world‘s first underwater thoroughfare. The tunnel remains in use by London‘s Underground and the Engine House is a museum.

Contacts

Address: Railway Avenue Rotherhithe London Greater London SE16 4LF

  • Telephone: 020 7231 3840
  • Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  • Website: View website

Social Media Profiles

Open Days & Times

From 2 May. Fri-Mon 1030-1530. Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.

Travel

  • By Bus: 381, C10
  • By Rail: Rotherhithe / 100 yards

Facilities

  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Part disabled access

Register or log in to view location maps

 Brunel organised the world’s first underground concert party here in 1827, and the museum celebrates and interprets music and theatre as well as engineering.

Some more nearby attractions you may be interested in...

Back to top