What’s On
From family activities during the school holidays, to exhibitions, guided tours, community events and more! There's something for everyone to enjoy at the Museum. Scroll through our What's On to discover more.
Toddler Time with Hounslow Children’s Centres
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomJoin Vicky and Lynne from Hounslow Children's Centres for a fun stay and play session for under 5s and their parents/carers at the Museum! Booking is essential. To book please call the Children's Centre booking line on 020 8583... Read more »
Santa at the Museum (Fully Booked)
Santa has made time in his busy schedule to visit the London Museum of Water & Steam this year. Visit us on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December to help Santa spread a little festive joy! Adults - Free,... Read more »
Bubbles!
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomDid you know that under a microscope a bubble looks like a water and soap sandwich? Join us during February half term for some bubble-tastic fun... Wet and Bubbly Science Show – weekdays at 11am and 2pm Bubble Painting -... Read more »
British Science Week 2022
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomThe London Museum of Water & Steam is home to a unique collection of pumping stations. Join us on weekends during British Science Week to discover more about the science and engineering behind London’s Water Supply. Please note the... Read more »
Toddler Time with Hounslow Children’s Centres
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomJoin the Hounslow Children's Centres team for a fun stay and play session for under 5s and their parents/carers at the Museum! Booking is essential. To book please call the Children's Centre booking line on 020 8583 5762. The... Read more »
Goaall!
Calling all sports fans! We’re going football crazy this Easter at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Get creative with our family crafts, let your imagination go in our story times, and have a run around with our friends... Read more »
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Garden Party
Join us on Friday 3 June to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a garden party at the Museum! Bring a picnic and join in with scavenger hunts, natural crafts, and storytelling. Join Queen Victoria at 11am and Mary Anning... Read more »
Trains, Trains, Trains
All aboard! Next stop is half term fun at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Join us for wonderful train themed activities including storytelling, crafts, model railways. Musical Mark is back with his popular story and song sessions at... Read more »
Bubble Party in the Garden
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award in the Best Small Museum category! We will find out in October who the winner is, but we want to take the opportunity to... Read more »
Summer holidays – Hidden beneath our feet
Did you know under the Museum there is a network of pipes which still supply water to London? Discover more about the hidden world underneath our feet! With crafts, hands-on activities, and trails there’s something for the whole family to... Read more »
Industrial Revelation Eco-Festival
On Sunday 9th October, the Museum is hosting the Industrial Revelation Eco-Festival as part of Hounslow Summer of Culture. Enjoy a Sculpture Trail by artist Derek Pearce, a workshop with Sangeeta Weatherley and find out about local Eco friendly initiatives.... Read more »
Monster Soup!
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomThis half term, discover the monster bacteria that lurked in the River Thames in the past! Learn the science behind where our water comes from and how we clean our city’s water in our very own Super Soggy Science Show!... Read more »
Storytime with Mark
Pump and Grind Café London Museum of Water & Steam, London, County (optional), United KingdomA story sandwich with a music and rhyme filling! Come and join us for songs, rhymes and stories in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop at the London Museum of Water & Steam. Babies, toddlers and all under fives are... Read more »
Ho ho ho!
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomThe magic of Christmas is coming to the London Museum of Water & Steam this December. Join us on Saturdays and Sundays in December (until Sunday 18 December) for festive activities and help us to spread a little festive joy!... Read more »
February half term – Water Power
Explore the wonders of waterpower this February half term! Get stuck into hands-on STEAM activities and get creative with our community art project. Plus, our fun Water Movers Science Show explores how we get water where we want it to... Read more »
Exhibition: Brentford at Work, Rest & Play
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomWe are delighted to present our new Community Exhibition in the Steam Hall Gallery, 'Brentford at Work, Rest & Play'. It has been lovingly put together by photographer and local historian, Karen Reader. Karen is known for her Brentford Thru... Read more »
Summer Holidays – Play! Imagineering
We're kicking off our summer holidays with imagineering! We're open Wednesday to Sunday 10am until 4pm. What is imagineering? It is when you take amazing creative ideas, and turn them into something practical. It's a mixture of imagination and engineering.... Read more »
Summer Holidays – Play! with Water
We're halfway through our summer holidays and this time we're playing with water! We're open Wednesday to Sunday 10am until 4pm. It's water - it comes out of our taps, and it makes up our oceans. But how does it... Read more »
Summer Holidays – Play! Nature
We're almost at the end of our summer holidays and this time we're playing with nature! We're open Wednesday to Sunday 10am until 4pm, and also open on bank holiday Monday 28 August. Nature is all around us, and plays... Read more »
Cyanotype Workshop
May 27- May 31 Drop in Cyanotype Workshop starting at 11am every weekday morning! As part of our Water Wonders event series for May Half-Term. Meet in the Splash zone to make some amazing artwork using the power of the sun... Read more »
The Living Thames – Film Screening
Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary The Living Thames. Introduced by Sir David Attenborough, and presented by environmentalist Chris Baines, The Living Thames gives a voice to the many people with a hand in making the Thames... Read more »
Stay & Play!
Pump and Grind Café London Museum of Water & Steam, London, County (optional), United KingdomInclusive stay and play sessions for children under 5 hosted by the Our Barn Community in the Pump and Grind Café. Sessions run on Fridays, 10am to 12pm, during term time and suggested donation £3 per family, with refreshments available... Read more »
Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers
The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers are back at the Museum with their model steam trains. Come and enjoy the wonderful model trains in full steam on a purpose built track, learn all about how they work and watch... Read more »
Bring your own Minifigure- Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers
The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers are back at the Museum with their model steam trains. Come and enjoy the wonderful model trains in full steam on a purpose built track, learn all about how they work and watch... Read more »
Bring your own Minifigure- Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers
The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers are back at the Museum with their model steam trains. Come and enjoy the wonderful model trains in full steam on a purpose built track, learn all about how they work and watch... Read more »