Up Coming Events
Half Term Fun – Power of Spring – 19 Feb
Half Term Fun – Power of Spring – 19 Feb
Theme – Power of Spring The first half term of the year where all can have fun and excitement with springtime crafts, treasure hunts and activities. Our Langford & Beeleigh Miniature Railway runs, with the Astaria Model Village and Steam Pump Tea Room both open.
Power Up Sunday
Power Up Sunday
The first Sunday of March brings exciting themed dinosaur and volcano crafts, together with power trails and activities about the inspirational power of Mother Nature Our Langford & Beeleigh Miniature Railway runs, with the Astaria Model Village and Steam Pump Tea Room ...
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
Theme – Autojumble and Boat Jumble The market for all motor and engineering enthusiasts. Extensive variety of parts, tolls, clothing, memorabilia, vintage plus anything to do with motorised transport related items. Boat jumble stalls for the maritime enthusiasts t...
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...
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...
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
Museum and Tea Room are open:
Wednesday – Sunday Museum ; 9.30am – 4pm
(last entry 3pm)
Tea Room : 9.30am – 3pm
New exciting Volunteer Opportunities now available for Front of House Reception, Learning, Events and Garden – please visit our Volunteering page for details.
Next Events:
Half Term Fun – Power of Spring – 19th February
Power Up Sunday – 1st March
Science Sunday – Sunday, 15th March
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.