Blog

Discover posters from our collection that advertised buses, trams and trolleybuses in London in the early part of the 20th century, and the apparent conflict between two modes of transport operated by the same company.

Discover how, in 1933, poster art helped to establish the brand identity of the newly formed London Passenger Transport Board, later known simply as London Transport.

To celebrate British Science Week (5-14 March 2021), we have developed a workshop for Key Stage 2 students to inspire the future generation of engineers and to start thinking about ways to create a sustainable future. In this blog, teachers from Mayfield Primary School share their experience working with us to create the workshop.

Katherine McAlpine, Director of the Brunel Museum, gives us an overview of the unusual history of the Thames Tunnel, London's first underwater tunnel, from visitor attraction to main railway connection between north and south London.

Meet Ian and Jeremy, aka N1 & E1 of All on the Board, the formerly anonymous masked duo who brighten Londoner's journeys on the Underground with their inspirational messages written on station notice boards.

Discover the surprising links between transport and opera in this blog by Elizabeth McKay, the Museum’s Chief Operating Officer, inspired by a recent online event with Dr Harry Brünjes, Chairman of the English National Opera and the London Coliseum Theatre.

Senior Curator Georgia Morley shares five of her favourite posters from our new Poster Parade Winter Wonderland celebrating the magic of wintertime in London through the years.

We are ready and excited to welcome back our visitors at last on 7 September 2020. Our Director reveals what to expect from your next visit of the Museum, as well as giving you tips on the best routes to enjoy spectacular London views on your way to Covent Garden.