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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Digital Inclusion
Develop your tech skills whilst volunteering on the digital project. We are refurbishing and building devices under the guidance of Blue Summit Technologies. Fridays 12-2pm. Call: 07484 326108 Email: [email protected]
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 »
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 »
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!
The Living Thames – Film Screening
Join us for a screening of award-winning documentary The Living Thames. Thursday 17th August 2023 1:30-4:00pm The film will be followed by a Q&A session with director/producer Dorothy Leiper, archaeologist Dr Fiona Haughey and hydraulics expert Rob Casey. Additionally, Dr... Read more »