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 »
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 »
In Steam!
Discover the fascinating world of water and steam! 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, see some of our unique collection... 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 »
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 »
Storytelling with Philippa Davies
Join author Philippa Davies for a reading of her new book 'The Frog and the Paddling Pool' When Rosie finds an unexpected visitor splashing about in her paddling pool, she soon realises he's in trouble. But what can Rosie do... Read more »
‘Chickie Lickie’ Storytelling Festival with Judy Preece
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomChicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down, so he sets off to tell the king. What will happen to him and his friends Henny Penny, Little Red Hen, Turkey Lurkey and Goosey Loosey? Join storyteller Judy Preece to find out.... 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 »
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 on the first Thursday of every month. The Community Solutions team... Read more »