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.
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 »
Easter Holidays – Bubbles!
What do you get when you mix soap and water? Bubbles! Join us this Easter holiday for some bubble-tastic fun! We’re open every day from Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 April. There’ll be crafts, hands-on activities and our popular Wet... Read more »
Easter Holidays – Green Dragon Tuesdays
We’re inviting our neighbours to pop round to our place on Tuesdays during the Easter holiday. Just show us any proof of your Green Dragon Lane address and we’ll welcome you in for free to have a look around and... Read more »
All Aboard Club Play Sessions
London Museum of Water and Steam Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, United KingdomAll Aboard Club is bringing its trains to the London Museum of Water & Steam. Autistic and ADHD children can build and play with their huge train sets in an inclusive, supportive and understanding environment. For more information about All... Read more »
May half term – Trains train trains!
Choo Choo! 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. Plus on Thursday 1 June, you'll be able to discover... Read more »
Pollinating London Together
Pollinating London Together is delighted to be hosting a family event at the London Museum of Water and Steam on 29 May, 11am – 3pm. For all young scientists interested in learning about pollinators, join us for some fun and... Read more »
Saddletank Books
Discover true stories about real engines with Pauline from Saddletank Books on Thursday 1 June as part of our Trains, Trains, Trains half term fun! Head to the Babcock Room to meet writer and illustrator Pauline Hazelwood and Alice the... Read more »
Summer Holidays – Play!
School’s out for summer and it’s time to play! Playtime begins Saturday 22 July and ends Bank Holiday, Monday 28 August. We’ll be open Wednesday to Sunday, plus Bank Holiday Monday, 10am to 4pm. Most hands on events will run... 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 »
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 from July 29 and 30, and August 26 to 28. Come and enjoy the... Read more »
Musical Mark
Musical Mark is back for summer fun! Join him for story and music sessions on Sunday August 6th and 13th at 2pm. You can find him in the Boulton and Watt Engine House!
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 »