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.
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 »
Milin Patel- Water Tasting Experience
Head to the museum on August 12th starting at 10am to join Senior Water Consultant & Water Sommelier Milin Patel for a water tasting experience to 'Hydrate the Imagination'. Discover drinking water culture. Learn to create vocabulary around describing water.... Read more »
Train Day!
Join us for 'Train Day' on Saturday 2 and 9 September starting at 11:30! When you arrive at the museum on 'Train Day' you can purchase your train ticket at the front desk (cash or card). Train tickets are £1... Read more »
Summer Holidays – Play! Nature
We're almost at the end of our summer holidays and this time we're playing with nature! We're open Wednesday to Sunday 10am until 4pm, and also open on bank holiday Monday 28 August. Nature is all around us, and plays... Read more »
Art with Olivia- CLAY
Join Olivia for one of 5 art sessions on August 26th to make clay animals for Nature Week! At a cost of £3 per child you will be able to walk away with a little clay friend. Tickets can be... Read more »
Creative Mile – Brentford Art Trail 2023
Creative Mile is an artist-led celebration of Brentford’s creativity and hidden spaces. The trail, running from Boston Manor Park all the way through Brentford to the London Museum of Water & Steam, explores cultural sites, artist studios and temporary exhibition... Read more »
Temporary Exhibition – And I Caused It To Rain Upon One City
This exhibition brings together a body of work by artist Matthew Dowell who participated in a residency conducting research and developed their practice in response to the Museum's collections. Drawing from the imagery and symbolism used by the early water... Read more »