Up Coming Events
Science Sunday – Sunday, 15th March
Science Sunday – Sunday, 15th March
Theme – Power of Mums and Mother Nature. FREE Entry to Mums Part of National Science Week, Wild & Wacky Demonstrations with ‘Mad Professor Jones, lots of fun experiments, crafts ,activities and hunts about the Power of Mother Nature.
Essex Autojumble
Essex Autojumble
Autojumble Adults & Concessions: £3.00 Children Under 16: FREE Entry to Museum: Adults: £5.00 Concessions: £4.00 Children : Free The market for all motor and engineering enthusiasts. Extensive variety of parts, tolls, clothing, memorabilia, vintage plus anything to...
Easter Holiday Fun – The Power of Communication & Egg Hunt
Easter Holiday Fun – The Power of Communication & Egg Hunt
The Power of Communication & Easter Fun Come and explore why communication is so powerful and exciting on earth, in space and in the animal kingdom through engaging interactive themed activities and crafts. Our Easter egg hunt and crafts will complete a fabulous day o...
Transportfest – Easter Sunday 5th April 2026
Transportfest – Easter Sunday 5th April 2026
Come and enjoy an exciting day out - everything to do with transport. From buses to bicycles to motorbikes, horses to carts and a wide variety of cars of different ages. We will also have stalls selling wares and transport related exhibits and food vendors, together w...
Easter Holiday Fun – The Power of Communication & Egg Hunt
Easter Holiday Fun – The Power of Communication & Egg Hunt
The Power of Communication & Easter Fun Come and explore why communication is so powerful and exciting on earth, in space and in the animal kingdom through engaging interactive themed activities and crafts. Our Easter egg hunt and crafts will complete a fabulous day o...
Vintage & Antique Outdoor Market – by Haddon Events – Sunday 12th April
Vintage & Antique Outdoor Market – by Haddon Events – Sunday 12th April
Summer Outdoor Vintage and Antique Market. Expect to find stalls selling antique and vintage items including, jewellery, silver, coins, vintage fashion, handbags, furniture, sculpture, garden ornaments, household effects, curios, art, collectables, ceramics and much mor...
Power of the Paws Dog Show – 10th May
Power of the Paws Dog Show – 10th May
Calling all dog lovers - come and enjoy a great day out to celebrate all things canine, including a dog show with agility and best in show competitions, expert talks, paw hunts, themed stalls, crafts and activities for all the family, together with food and refreshments...
Power Up Sunday & Essex Book Festival – Future Power
Power Up Sunday & Essex Book Festival – Future Power
Come and get those ‘little grey cells working; at the Essex Book Festivals exciting opening event to discover how Future Power could impact your lives at home, at work and on the move through engaging and informative interaction with local community energy groups, the...
Summer Holiday Fun – Oceans, Rivers and Seas
Summer Holiday Fun – Oceans, Rivers and Seas
Come and have great fun each Thursday during the Summer Holidays exploring all about the power of waterin oceans, rivers and seas through fun activities, arts and crafts, hunts and much more ….
Summer Holiday Fun – Oceans, Rivers and Seas
Summer Holiday Fun – Oceans, Rivers and Seas
Come and have great fun each Thursday during the Summer Holidays exploring all about the power of waterin oceans, rivers and seas through fun activities, arts and crafts, hunts and much more ….
Welcome to
The Museum of Power
Keeping Industrial History
Alive & Working
Housed in a former Water Pumping Station, the Museum contains a fascinating collection which ranges from a working overhead machine shop to a petrol powered iron.
The jewel in our crown is the ‘Lilleshall’ triple expansion steam pumping engine ‘Marshall’ which runs on Steam for many of our big events throughout the year and on compressed air for all other events.
On NON event days there is a small CHARGE for entry to the Museum, however it is FREE for you to explore our riverside walks or enjoy a cream tea in our Steam Pump Tea Room. Entrance fees for our EVENTS are shown on the web site Events Page. There is plenty to do and see for adults and children alike at the Museum of Power.
We are a dog friendly site – dogs are welcome indoors as well as in the Museum grounds, as long as they are on leads.
Discover
The Museum of Power
Latest News
On Friday 20th March the Museum & Tea Room will be CLOSED for a private function. We apologise for any inconvenience.
New exciting Volunteer Opportunities now available for Front of House Reception, Learning and Events – please visit our Volunteering page for details.
Accreditation Renewed! We are delighted to announce our Arts Council Accreditation has been renewed for 5 more years.
Next Events:
Science Sunday – Sunday, 15th March
Friday 20th March: Museum & Tea Room CLOSED for Private Function
Essex Autojumble – Sunday, 22nd March
TransportFest – Sunday, 5th April
Miniature Railway
The Langford and Beeleigh Miniature Railway: Our ‘Langford’ station is less than half a mile from the position of the original Langford and Ulting Halt. You can view the original Langford Station sign inside the Museum.
We aim to run trains on all Museum event days, the first Sunday of every month and every Thursday during school holidays (excluding Christmas holidays and January shutdown).
Astaria Model Village
Created by Alan with a helping hand from friend Dave, the village is open every first Sunday of the month, all event days and on Thursdays during school holidays.
Come and meet the inhabitants of the only model village in Essex.
School Education Days
Discover the Museum of Power, a beautiful location with a wealth of historic resources to inspire today’s children in today’s subjects.
Give your class a unique cross-curricular learning experience.
Volunteer with us
Opportunities to excite, learn new skills and stay connected
Volunteers are important and valued members of the Museum of Power team, they help us support visitors, care for our collection and work behind the scenes.
Volunteering at the Museum is a great way to meet like minded people, improve your wellbeing and have unique experiences in a friendly environment.
We have a number of opportunities currently available.