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.
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 »
The Living Thames – Film Screening
Join us for a screening of award-winning documentary The Living Thames. Thursday 17th August 2023 1:30-4:00pm The film will be followed by a Q&A session with director/producer Dorothy Leiper, archaeologist Dr Fiona Haughey and hydraulics expert Rob Casey. Additionally, Dr... 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 »
Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers
The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers are back at the Museum with their wonderful model steam trains. You can find them in the Steam Hall on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October. Come and enjoy the wonderful model trains... 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 »