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
New exciting Volunteer Opportunities now available for Front of House Reception, Learning and Events – please visit our Volunteering page for details.
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.
HELP POWER THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
Graham Wood Education Building Appeal
A New Education Building for the Next Generation
The Museum of Power is planning a new Graham Wood Educational Building – A purpose-built space that will welcome more schools , families and community groups for hands-on learning in engineering, industry and power.
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.