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.
Summer Scavenger Hunt!
Available July 20th- September 1st (or while supplies last) Head to the London Museum of Water & Steam for a puzzling summer scavenger hunt! Follow the clues to solve the mystery phrase and then claim your prize! Cost: £3.50 per... Read more »
Art Exhibit: Thames by Daniel Silas
"With its ever-flowing ebbs and floods, The River Thames continuously reshapes its surroundings. Its dynamic moods, energy and flow employ a powerful pull on me and my art practice." Daniel Silas is a visual artist, activist, and educator based in... Read more »
Exhibition: Time is Running Out
Not sure how to keep children engaged this summer? With the season in full swing, families can take advantage of a unique opportunity to explore sustainability together at the Time is Running Out exhibition. This is the perfect time to... Read more »
Creative Mile- Brentford Art Trail 2024
We will be open with free entry for the Saturday and Sunday of the Creative Mile, August 31 and September 1! See the full list of artists displaying on site at the Creative Mile Website. More information about the weekend... Read more »
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project is for parents of children with additional needs. Aimed at parent carers of disabled children, we hope to share our lived experience and end isolation. A space to get advice and support.
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 »
Object Handling Session
Get to see our objects from our archive up close with an object handling session happening this weekend! Come just us in the Waterworks Gallery between 10am-12pm on Saturday 19 October during our Steam Up weekend. Free with a Steam... Read more »
October Steam Up
We are in STEAM! October 19-20, 2024 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now This year at the London Museum of Water & Steam we are bringing our engines back to life! Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share... Read more »
Train Day!
Join us for a train filled weekend at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks available for rides on Saturday 19 October and Sunday 20 October. When you arrive at the museum... Read more »
October Half Term
The London Museum of Water & Steam presents October Half Term! Join us October 26 to November 3 for Ghost Hunts, Haunted Tours, and Ghost Crafts! Head to the museum October 26-November 3 for a spooky craft in the Waterworks... Read more »
AFTER HOURS- Haunted History Tour
The London Museum of Water & Steam presents Haunted History Museum Tours! Join us October 28-31 for an After Hours History Tour that explores the Waterworks past, along with local legends and oddities. 5pm-6pm. Recommended for ages 10... Read more »
FAMILY TOUR- Haunted History Tour
The London Museum of Water & Steam presents Haunted History Museum Tours! Join us October 28- November 1 for an Family History Tour that explores the Waterworks past, along with local legends and oddities. 1pm-1:30pm Recommended for ages 3 and... 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 »
November Steam Up
We are in STEAM! November 23-24, 2024 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now This year at the London Museum of Water & Steam we are bringing our engines back to life! Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share... Read more »
Train Day!
Join us for a train filled weekend at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks this November available for rides on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 starting at 11:30am. When you arrive... Read more »
Board Games
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomJoin Our Barn Community in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop for board games on Friday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm. Open to everyone
Train Day!
Join us for a train filled Saturday at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks available for rides on Saturday November 30 starting at 11:30am. When you arrive at the museum purchase... Read more »
Santa at the Museum!
Santa is taking a break from his busy schedule to visit the Museum! Join us on the 14th, 15th, 21st, or 22nd of December. Tickets can be purchased here. Meeting in the Museum’s shop, you’ll follow Mrs. Claus to find... Read more »
Train Day!
December 15, 21, 22, 30, and 31. Join us for a train filled month at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks available for rides on Sunday 15 December, Saturday 21 December,... Read more »
December Steam Up
We are in STEAM! December 28-29, 2024 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Join us this December at the London Museum of Water & Steam for our Steam Up! We are celebrating this amazing year at the London Museum of Water &... 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 »
Tramway & Light Railway Society
The Tramway & Light Railway Society are at the Museum with their tramway model on display Monday December 30! Find them in the Babcock room with the Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers. The Thames Valley Group was established in... Read more »
New Year Steam Up
December 30-31, 2024 10:00-16:30 Tickets available now Join us at the London Museum of Water & Steam for our New Year Steam Up! We are celebrating this amazing year at the London Museum of Water & Steam as we brought... Read more »
Object Handling Session
See objects from the archive up close with an object handling session led by our Collections Officer and team of archive volunteers! Come just us in the Waterworks Gallery between 10am-12pm on Saturday 11 January. Free with an admission ticket.
January Steam Up
We are in STEAM! January 25-26, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
February Half Term – Trains Trains Trains
All aboard! Next stop is half term fun from 15-23 February! Join us every day for wonderful train themed activities including rides on our steam locomotive, crafts, and model railways. We’re open every day, 10am to 4pm, from Saturday 15... Read more »
Train Day!
SURPRISE! We have added one more Train Day for February Half Term! Join us tomorrow (Sunday February 23) for the final day of Trains Trains Trains 🚂🚂🚂 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 of February. Join us... Read more »
Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers
Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February! 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... Read more »
Water Filtration Workshop
Join our Museum Hosts in the Steam Hall for a Water Filtration Workshop! Learn about how water was once cleaned on this site and try your hands at making a water filter yourself! The session will run from 1pm-2pm on... Read more »
February Steam Up
We are in STEAM! February 22-23, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
Twickenham & District Model Railway Club
February 22 and 23- Steam Up Weekend The Twickenham & District Model Railway Club will be displaying in the Babcock room on the February Steam Up Weekend alongside the Tramway & Light Railway Society. They will have two layouts on... Read more »
Tramway & Light Railway Society
The Tramway & Light Railway Society are at the Museum with their tramway model on display Saturday February 22! Find them in the Babcock room with the Twickenham & District Model Railway Club. The Thames Valley Group was established in... Read more »
London Museum of Women in STEM – International Women’s Day
Did you know that just over a quarter of the people working in STEM in the UK are female? Or that in the core STEM subjects around 31% of students in Higher Education in the UK are women or non-binary?... Read more »
Collections Challenge- International Women’s Day
On Saturday 8 March we are celebrating International Women’s Day by rebranding for the day as the London Museum of Women in Stem. Head into the Waterworks Gallery to to take part in the Collections Challenge. Try your hands at... Read more »
The Engineering Challenge- International Women’s Day
On Saturday 8 March we are celebrating International Women’s Day by rebranding for the day as the London Museum of Women in Stem. Take on the Engineering Challenge with Dr. Jinx St. Leger in the Steam Hall from 10:30-11:30, 12:30-1:30,... Read more »
Object Handling- International Women’s Day
On Saturday 8 March we are celebrating International Women’s Day by rebranding for the day as the London Museum of Women in Stem. See objects from our archive up close with an object handling session led by our team of... Read more »
Behind the Scenes Tours- International Women’s Day
On Saturday 8 March we are celebrating International Women’s Day by rebranding for the day as the London Museum of Women in Stem. Meet in the Boulton & Watt Engines house for a behind-the-scene tour of the museum. This is... Read more »
‘Tree Tales’ with Fulham Palace- International Women’s Day
Join us on March 8, 2025 to celebrate International Women's Day as we rebrand for the day as the London Museum of Women in STEM! Take part in a full day of workshops, activities, experiments, Q&As and more as we... Read more »
Live Q&A with STEaM Leaders- International Women’s Day
On Saturday 8 March we are celebrating International Women’s Day by rebranding for the day as the London Museum of Women in Stem. Join us in the Steam Hall at 11:30 and 14:00 to speak to three leaders in their... Read more »
Train Day- International Women’s Day
On Saturday 8 March we are celebrating International Women's Day by rebranding for the day as the London Museum of Women in Stem. As part of our celebration Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks available for rides. Rides... Read more »
Sir Joseph Bazalgette & The Great Stink of London: a talk by Stephen Fielding
Join us at the London Museum of Water & Steam on March 13 at 6pm for a talk by Stephen Fielding from Habitats and Heritage: Sir Joseph Bazalgette & The Great Stink of London. This talk by Stephen Fielding, Heritage Projects Manager... Read more »
Train Day
Join us for a train filled Saturday at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks available for rides on Saturday March 15 starting at 12:00. When you arrive at the museum purchase... Read more »
World Water Day
Come make a SPLASH at the Museum this World Water Day on Saturday 22 March! Access to clean water is more important than ever, with London being number nine on the list of global cities most likely to run out... Read more »
Train Day- World Water Day
On Saturday 22 March we are celebrating World Water Day at the London Museum of Water & Steam! As part of our celebration Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks available for rides. Rides will start around 12, timing... Read more »
Train Day
Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks available for rides. Rides will start around 12, timing is subject to change. When you arrive at the museum purchase your train ticket at the front desk (cash or card). Train rides... Read more »
March Steam Up
We are in STEAM! March 29-30, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
Train Day- March Steam Up
Join us for a fun filled weekend at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks this Steam Up weekend available for rides on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 starting around midday. When... Read more »
Easter Holidays – Hunt the Green Dragon Eggs
This Easter the Museum is hosting an egg hunt like no other... The dragon that dwells on Green Dragon Lane has hidden all her eggs around the Museum for safekeeping. But she hid them too well! Can you follow the... Read more »
Train Day- Easter Sunday
Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks available for rides. Rides will start around 12, timing is subject to change. When you arrive at the museum purchase your train ticket at the front desk (cash or card). Train rides... Read more »
Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers- Easter Monday
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 »
April Steam Up
We are in STEAM! April 26-27, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers- April Steam Up
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 »
Train Day- April Steam Up
Join us for a fun filled weekend at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks this Steam Up weekend available for rides on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 starting around midday. When... Read more »
Exhibition: Tender Machines by Dr Jasmine Pradissitto
A new exhibition by artist-in-residence Dr Jasmine Pradissitto 3 May – 31 October 2025 This spring, the London Museum of Water & Steam unveils Tender Machines: Holding paradox, a striking new exhibition by artist and physicist Dr Jasmine Pradissitto, curated... Read more »
May STEAM Explorer
Join us at the London Museum of Water & Steam for STEAM Explorer! A specialized water engineering course for youth supported by the Water Conservation Trust. We are inviting youth interested in STEM careers to try there hands at water... Read more »
Train Day- May 18
Join us for a fun filled day at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks and available for rides on Sunday 18 starting around midday. When you arrive at the museum purchase... Read more »
May Steam Up
We are in STEAM! May 24-25, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
Imagineering – May Half-Term
Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June | Open Everyday Where engineering and imagination combine! This May half-term we are diving into a week of hands-on learning and discovery with Imagineering: 🗼 Build the tallest structure to rival our standpipe... Read more »
Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers
May 25 and 26. 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... Read more »
Train Day- May 25
Join us for a fun filled day at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks and available for rides on Sunday 25 starting around midday. When you arrive at the museum purchase... Read more »
Wagoneering Workshop
🚂 WAGONEERING WORKSHOP (Ticketed experience) Ready to take your imagination full steam ahead? In this paid workshop, design and build your own wagon to run on the 16mm model train track! Precision, power, and play come together in this exciting engineering... Read more »
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Jeff from the RSPB will be at the museum talking about the work that the RSPB do, the variety of nature in our gardens and the peregrine falcons that nest on our stand pipe tower on Friday May 30! The... Read more »
Train Day- May 31
Join us for a fun filled day at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks and available for rides on Saturday 31 starting around midday. When you arrive at the museum purchase... Read more »
Train Day- June 1
Join us for a fun filled day at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks and available for rides on Saturday 31 starting around midday. When you arrive at the museum purchase... Read more »
Early History of the Grand Junction Waterworks Company: A Talk by Rob Casey
Join us at the Museum at 6pm on Thursday June 5th for a talk on the 'Early History of the Grand Junction Waterworks Company'. Did you know that the London Museum of Water & Steam was the third location the... Read more »
Father’s Day Steam Up!
Join us for a special Father's Day Steam Up on Sunday 15 June! As part of celebrations we're offering the first 50 pre-booked tickets a 50% discount off their first beer. See our amazing collection of engines running, grab a... Read more »
Train Day- June 21
Join us for a fun filled day at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks and available for rides on Saturday June 21 starting around midday. When you arrive at the museum... Read more »
Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers- June Steam Up
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 »
June Steam Up
We are in STEAM! June 28-29, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
Train Day- June 28
Join us for a fun filled day at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Thomas Wicksteed will be steaming on the tracks and available for rides on Saturday June 28 starting around midday. When you arrive at the museum... Read more »
July Steam Up
We are in STEAM! July 26-27, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Jeff from the RSPB will be at the museum talking about the work that the RSPB do, the variety of nature in our gardens and the peregrine falcons that nest on our stand pipe tower on Friday August 1! The... Read more »
August Steam Up
We are in STEAM! August 30-31, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
September Steam Up
We are in STEAM! September 20-21, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
October Steam Up
We are in STEAM! October 25-26, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
November Steam Up
We are in STEAM! November 22-23, 2025 10:00-16:00 Tickets available now Discover the fascinating world of water and steam at our Steam Ups! Share in the history and energy of the Kew Bridge Waterworks and marvel at the amazing working... Read more »
New Year’s Steam Up and Heritage Bus Experience
December 30-31, 2024 10:00-16:30 Tickets available now Join us at the London Museum of Water & Steam for our New Year Steam Up! We are celebrating this amazing year at the London Museum of Water & Steam as we brought... Read more »