Museums & Galleries · London
London Museum of Water and Steam
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Photo: Smurfy (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons
- World's largest collection of stationary steam engines
- Story of London's public water supply and pumping engines
- October Steam Up event
- Halloween Train event
- Zombie Train late opening event
The London Museum of Water and Steam is based in the historic buildings of the former Kew Bridge Waterworks in Brentford, telling the story of London's public water supply and home to the world's largest collection of stationary steam engines. It's a good fit for families and anyone curious about Victorian engineering, with seasonal events such as the October Steam Up and Halloween Train adding extra interest. The museum is open Thursday to Sunday, 10:00–16:00, with last entry at 15:00. It's a short walk from Kew Bridge station, just 0.1 miles away, and with 330 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it makes an easy addition to a stay in Hounslow.
Practical details
- Open
- Thursday to Sunday, 10:00–16:00, closed Monday to Wednesday
- Booking
- Last entry at 15:00
- Best for
- Curious minds, steam lovers, and families
From the attraction's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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- Kew Bridge 0.1 miles
- Gunnersbury 0.7 miles
- Brentford 0.8 miles
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