Step into the
age of steam
Discover London's most awe-inspiring museum and uncover the surprising story behind the city's quest for clean water
Welcome
We tell the story of London’s public water supply, the site, its people and the amazing pumping engines that helped to transform a city.
Opening Times
Monday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 - 16:00
Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
Last entry: 15:00
What's on Preview
September Steam Up
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 27 September
Gaussfest: Electricity Day
Saturday 10 October
Zombie Train- Late Open
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 October
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About us
Preserving the power that built modern London.
Based in the historic buildings of the former Kew Bridge Waterworks, Brentford, the London Museum of Water and Steam is home to the world's largest collection of stationary steam engines.
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A place for curious minds,
steam lovers, and families
Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London TW8 0EN
© London Museum of Water and Steam 2025. Site by DDL
Company registration no. 01190608. | Charity no. 269285
