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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »