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.
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 »
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
The old River Thames was a scary place, full of monster bacteria! Find out where our water comes from and see the science that cleans the mini monsters from London’s water. Plus, with a monster tour, scavenger hunt, and our... Read more »
Milin Patel: Water Sommelier
Saturday 21- 10:30am to 4:00pm Milin will be back at the museum during October Half Term for a water tasting experience to “Hydrate the Imagination”! Discover drinking water culture. Learn to create vocabulary around describing water. Appreciate and respect the... Read more »
Victorian London’s Health Crisis – The Cholera Epidemics And Their Resolution
Join us at the museum for a talk with Rob Casey from 6pm-7pm on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Purchase tickets here. In 1831 a terrifying new epidemic arrived in London, there was no cure and doctors had no idea how... Read more »
New Years Steam Up
We are back in STEAM! December 30 & 31 2023, January 1 2024, 11:00-17:00 If a session you wish to attend is sold out, tickets can be purchased on the day at the front desk! Tickets available now This new... Read more »
February Half Term- Water Warriors
Dive into this February half term at the London Museum of Water & Steam! Join us for a week of family-friendly fun and learning, and join our quest to become "Water Warriors". February 10-18! We've got interactive storytelling sessions,... Read more »
February Steam Up
We are in STEAM! February 24-25, 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 »
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? This year, for International Women's Day, we're rebranding for the day as the London Museum of Women in STEM. Join us... Read more »
World Water Day – Film Festival
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater. World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe... Read more »
Easter Steam Up
We are in STEAM for Easter Weekend! March 30-31, April 1 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... Read more »
Easter Holidays!
Easter Holidays at the London Museum of Water & Steam! We are open every day for two whole weeks! March 30- April 14 🐰 Join us for crafts and hands on fun, the iconic Splash Zone back in action,... Read more »