Museum
London Museum of Water and Steam
Museum of historic steam engines and water pumping machinery from the 19th century.
📍 Green Dragon Lane, London, TW8 0EN Brentford East
About
An independent museum housed in a former pumping station in Brentford that features a collection of stationary water pumping steam engines dating from 1820 to 1910, including the world's largest collection of Cornish engines.
The giant beam engines are impressive but static. Best for children aged 6+ interested in engineering or steam power. Limited wheelchair access (stairs to upper floors). The site is spacious and the grounds are green. Open days are themed; check ahead.
Things to do here
View historic steam enginesSee the Grand Junction 90 inch beam engineSee the 100 inch beam engineLearn about industrial heritage
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Getting there
Stations
Gunnersbury · 14 min walk
MildmayDistrict
Kew Gardens · 17 min walk
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