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.
Calendar of Events
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1 event,
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 »
3 events,
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project is for parents of children with additional needs. Aimed at parent carers of disabled children, we hope to share our lived experience and end isolation. A space to get advice and support.
Building Bridges Local Community Group
Building Bridges Local Community Group
We meet every Thursday morning 11am to 1pm (but you can stay for less time if you want/need to). Everyone is welcome & we are a very friendly group of people. It is a Community Group set up to combat... Read more »
3 events,
Stay & Play!
Stay & Play!
Inclusive 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 »
Board Games
Board Games
Join Our Barn Community in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop for board games every Friday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm. Open to everyone
3 events,
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project is for parents of children with additional needs. Aimed at parent carers of disabled children, we hope to share our lived experience and end isolation. A space to get advice and support.
Building Bridges Local Community Group
Building Bridges Local Community Group
We meet every Thursday morning 11am to 1pm (but you can stay for less time if you want/need to). Everyone is welcome & we are a very friendly group of people. It is a Community Group set up to combat... Read more »
3 events,
Stay & Play!
Stay & Play!
Inclusive 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 »
Board Games
Board Games
Join Our Barn Community in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop for board games every Friday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm. Open to everyone
3 events,
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project is for parents of children with additional needs. Aimed at parent carers of disabled children, we hope to share our lived experience and end isolation. A space to get advice and support.
Building Bridges Local Community Group
Building Bridges Local Community Group
We meet every Thursday morning 11am to 1pm (but you can stay for less time if you want/need to). Everyone is welcome & we are a very friendly group of people. It is a Community Group set up to combat... Read more »
3 events,
Stay & Play!
Stay & Play!
Inclusive 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 »
Board Games
Board Games
Join Our Barn Community in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop for board games every Friday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm. Open to everyone
2 events,
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 on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October. Come and enjoy the wonderful model trains... Read more »
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project is for parents of children with additional needs. Aimed at parent carers of disabled children, we hope to share our lived experience and end isolation. A space to get advice and support.
Building Bridges Local Community Group
Building Bridges Local Community Group
We meet every Thursday morning 11am to 1pm (but you can stay for less time if you want/need to). Everyone is welcome & we are a very friendly group of people. It is a Community Group set up to combat... Read more »
2 events,
Stay & Play!
Stay & Play!
Inclusive 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 »
Board Games
Board Games
Join Our Barn Community in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop for board games every Friday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm. Open to everyone
2 events,
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
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
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 »
1 event,
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
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 »
1 event,
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
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 »
1 event,
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
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 »
1 event,
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
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 »
3 events,
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
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 »
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project is for parents of children with additional needs. Aimed at parent carers of disabled children, we hope to share our lived experience and end isolation. A space to get advice and support.
Building Bridges Local Community Group
Building Bridges Local Community Group
We meet every Thursday morning 11am to 1pm (but you can stay for less time if you want/need to). Everyone is welcome & we are a very friendly group of people. It is a Community Group set up to combat... Read more »
3 events,
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
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 »
Stay & Play!
Stay & Play!
Inclusive 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 »
Board Games
Board Games
Join Our Barn Community in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop for board games every Friday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm. Open to everyone
2 events,
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
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 »
Train Day!
Train Day!
Join us for 'Train Day' on October 28 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 per person (2... Read more »
1 event,
October Half Term – Mini Monsters
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 »
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project
Our Barn Carers Project is for parents of children with additional needs. Aimed at parent carers of disabled children, we hope to share our lived experience and end isolation. A space to get advice and support.
Building Bridges Local Community Group
Building Bridges Local Community Group
We meet every Thursday morning 11am to 1pm (but you can stay for less time if you want/need to). Everyone is welcome & we are a very friendly group of people. It is a Community Group set up to combat... Read more »
2 events,
Stay & Play!
Stay & Play!
Inclusive 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 »
Board Games
Board Games
Join Our Barn Community in the Pump and Grind Coffee Shop for board games every Friday afternoon, 2pm - 4pm. Open to everyone