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 every day for wonderful train themed activities including storytelling, crafts, model railways. Mark will be back for his wonderful music sessions on... Read more »
Talks and Tours Weekend
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomDiscover the fascinating world of water and steam with tours, talks and hidden gems from our archives. Please book your admission tickets and up to two tours or talks per person online. Boulton and Watt Tour - Built in... Read more »
Splash!
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomDive into summer holiday fun at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Get soaked in the splash zone and our paddling pools and get creative with storytelling, music, and crafts. With lots of activities each day, there's plenty to... Read more »
Farewell Griffin Park- The Fans’ Story
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomAs Brentford FC enters its first Premier League season, the Club will remember its past and the role of its fans and the local community. ‘Farewell Griffin Park- The Fans' Story’ will be a special exhibition at the London Museum... Read more »
Bank Holiday Fun!
Dive into bank holiday fun at the London Museum of Water & Steam! There's plenty for the whole family to enjoy! Splash! Get soaked in the splash zone and our paddling pools! Trains! The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers... Read more »
Mini Family Festival @ The Creative Mile
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomCreative Mile is an artist-led celebration of Brentford’s creativity and hidden spaces. The trail, running from the London Museum of Water & Steam down to Johnson's Island, explores cultural sites, artist studios and temporary exhibition spaces. Start your exploration of... Read more »
Open House – Guided Tours
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomJoin one of our volunteer guides for a fascinating tour of the London Museum of Water & Steam. Discover the story of London’s water supply, the site of the former Kew Bridge Waterworks, and the pumping engines that helped to... Read more »
Community Support
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomJoin the teams from Community Solutions and Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service to get advice, guidance and support in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop at the Museum every Thursday morning this Autumn. The Community Solutions team plays a... Read 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 »
Storytime with Mark
A 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 »
Brentford Clay Workshops
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomCome and join us in one of our workshops to help make an installation of clay figures and other items to represent the local community. These workshops are free and open to all ages and abilities from five years of... Read more »
Autumn Steam Up!
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomDiscover the fascinating world of water and steam with tours, talks and the chance to see some of our wonderful engines in steam! There's something for all ages to enjoy: Tours with our wonderful volunteers for adults and steam enthusiasts... Read more »
Digital Inclusion Sessions
Do you struggle with tasks such as using email, shopping online or renewing prescriptions online? Join Our Barn Community and their digital champions for support and advice to get you set up and running. Drop in sessions are every Friday,... Read more »
Board Games
Join Our Barn Community in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop for board games every Friday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm
Community art project – Thomas Wicksteed model
Join local artist, Jakub Pogorzelski, to help create a model of our steam locomotive, Thomas Wicksteed! Jakub started building the model out of cardboard with families as part of the Creative Mile Art Trail weekend in September. He'll be back,... Read more »
Black History Month 2021
Join us for a player panel with Francis Joseph, Marcus Gayle, Marcus Bean and Salma Mahamud, hosted by Club Director Deji Davies. Brentford players from each of the last four decades will discuss and celebrate the experience of black players at... Read more »
Pumpkin carving
Join the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop team for some pumpkin carving every day this half term!
Monster Soup – Half term fun!
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 Soggy Science Show! Plus... 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 »
New Year Steam Up!
Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our New Years Steam Up! Learn about the history of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing pumping engines that helped make London the city it is today. Plus,... 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 »
Art Social with SansArt
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomArt that Connects: Meet People | Make Art Give yourself the freedom to create without fear with SansArt at the London Museum of Water & Steam this New Year. "Very excited to be running Art Social in London Water and... 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 »
Decarbonisation Hackathon
Worley and Skelly & Couch are running a hackathon to develop a decarbonisation strategy for London Museum of Water & Steam. The event is being held on February 25 2022, and we are looking for university students to get... Read more »
A Tram Stop in Hounslow – The Founding of Brentford Football Club
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomOn Sunday 6 March, The London Museum of Water & Steam will be hosting a live ‘radio style’ satirical play capturing the events of October 1889 when Brentford Rowing Club held a rather heated meeting, close to the site of... Read more »
West London Volunteer Fair at Hogarth’s House
Are you interested in developing skills, meeting like-minded people or supporting your local community? 15 West London heritage sites and charities have partnered to deliver a West London Volunteer Fair on Wednesday 9 March 2022. This is a great way... 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 »
Spring Steam Up
This Spring enjoy a double steam up at the London Museum of Water & Steam and Kempton Steam Museum and discover the fascinating world of water and steam! Learn about the history of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at... Read more »
STEAM Teens
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomCelebrate British Science Week 2022 in our fun workshops for young people aged 11-15 at the London Museum of Water & Steam. Join in the fun at London Museum of Water & Steam and help to shape our new programme... Read more »
Science Showoff – CANCELLED
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event have been cancelled. Join some of London's most hilarious engineers and scientists for an evening of hilarious stories, jokes and facts. Since 2011, Science Showoff has been making audiences across the UK giggle, shake... 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 »
Brentford FC Family Fun
Brentford FC are welcoming West Ham United to Brentford Community Stadium on Sunday, 10 April. Families who arrive in the area early will be able to take part in fun free family activities in the car park at London Museum... Read more »
Exploring Brentford’s past: Archaeology Finds Handling Day
Come along to The Museum of Water & Steam on Saturday 30 April to meet archaeologists from MOLA and learn about recent archaeological excavations in the Brentford. Over the last few years archaeologists from MOLA have been using a range... Read more »
Farewell Griffin Park- The Fans’ Story – FINAL WEEKEND
As Brentford FC enters its first Premier League season, the Club will remember its past and the role of its fans and the local community. ‘Farewell Griffin Park- The Fans' Story’ will be a special exhibition at the London Museum... Read more »
Farewell Griffin Park- The Fans’ Story – FINAL WEEKEND
As Brentford FC enters its first Premier League season, the Club will remember its past and the role of its fans and the local community. ‘Farewell Griffin Park- The Fans' Story’ will be a special exhibition at the London Museum... Read more »
Summer Steam Up
Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Summer Steam Up! Learn about the history of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing pumping engines that helped make London the city it is today. There's something... Read more »
Book Talk – The Mercenary River by Nick Higham
As part of our Summer Steam Up, we are delighted to be hosting a book talk from Nick Higham for his new book The Mercenary River, on Sunday 15 May at 2pm. Book talk tickets are £5 per person and... 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 »
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 »
Our Barn Carers Project Coffee Morning
Join the Our Barn Community team in the Pump & Grind Coffee Shop for information, advice and guidance from their experienced team with lived experience as carers. The coffee morning is particularly suitable for parent carers of young children with... Read more »