What’s on at the Museum for 2024
The Museum stages events and other activities throughout the year
See our 2024 SHOW LIST
General Information
All Shows start at 10:00 am and finish at 4 pm unless otherwise stated. Entrance fees are as shown against each Show.
We expect the Miniature Railway to be running OPEN for Steam or Diesel Engine hauled train on the majority of our main What’s On days. If you are planning a train ride then please see the events below where train running is shown. An additional charge is made for the ride. Operation of the railway is subject to the availability of suitably qualified volunteers and availability of rollingstock and track infrastructure. Children under one year old cannot be carried.
The ‘Model Village’ will be OPEN on the First Sunday in the month as well as dates shown below. The Miniature Railway is also planned to run on many of these Sundays.
“Marshall”, the Lilleshall triple-expansion Steam Pumping Engine, will only RUN at Shows where shown below.
The Museum attractions rely on the availability of suitably trained / qualified Volunteers and may have to be cancelled at short notice if suitable volunteers are not available. Railway running days are also subject to the weather.
For all What’s On days the Steam Pump Tea Room will be OPEN serving food and refreshments.
Private Hire
Some indoor facilities are available for hire to groups and individuals. In addition the Museum has a quiet, level and secluded three-acre field which can be hired out to appropriate groups and organisations for example, weddings and private functions. For details of availability contact the Museum Manager via the contact page.
Exhibitors
For details on exhibiting at the Museum and exhibition application forms, please see our ‘EXHIBITORS INFORMATION‘ section.
Attractions Open / Closed / Running
We take every effort to ensure our calendar details are correct. However, these are subject to change without prior notice.
To avoid any disappointment please check with the Museum that the key attractions are open and running as illustrated below.
STEAM POWER
COMPRESSED AIR
OIL / DIESEL / AIR
MINIATURE RAILWAY
ASTARIA MODEL VILLAGE
STEAM PUMP TEA ROOM
THE CRAFTY CABIN
Essex Pass
Essex Passes are not valid at any of our event days or Learning experiences. They are only valid on normal Museum open days.
Children’s University
Attending our Museum & events is a great way for children to gain hours towards their award goals.
Other events
Other small events take place at the Museum throughout the year – these will be added to this section periodically.
Astaria Model Village
(Open First Sunday Every Month from February 2024)
Free entry to the Model Village and Tea Room for food and refreshments on non paying event days
A charge is made for entry to the Museum
Miniature Railway
The miniature steam train will be running on these Sundays where possible – please confirm with Museum.
“Marshall”
The Lilleshall pumping engine and other oil / diesel engines will NOT BE RUNNING unless indicated below or on main event days on the first Sunday of the month
Crafty Cabin
Open most event days – see events below to confirm. Also open for pre booked workshops throughout the year. See Crafty Cabin page for details.
MUSEUM SHOWS 2024
An evening with the Astronomical Society
An evening with the Astronomical Society.
Experience the beauty of the night sky at The Museum of Power with North Essex Astronomical Society.
MOVED TO Saturday 14th December due to cloudy weather
18:30 & 19:30
COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2024
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE 2024
New events to be shown soon
PROPOSED 2025 SHOWS & EVENTS
Crank Up & Wassail
New Years Day – Wednesday 1st January 2025
New Year Celebration as we crank up our engines and bless the fruit trees in our orchard.
Half Term Havoc – Spring into Springtime
Wednesday 17th – Sunday 21st February 2025
Stone Painting, Make a Paper Flower, Make a Puppet, Springtime Hunt, Experiments, Puzzles and more….
Science Sunday (Educational Science and Magic)
Proposed date: Sunday 16th March 2025
Part of National Science Week: Wild & Wacky Demonstrations with ‘Mad Professor Jones’, CHAOS Science, Star with our Stormtroopers, Miniature Railway & lots more…
Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Evening
Proposed date: Saturday 12th April 2025
An evening of great fun and experience for all ages, combining good food with a dramatic crime scene and a clue solving game.
6:30pm-10:30pm
Fun For Kids – ‘Have a Go’ Day
Planned date TBC May 2025
Fun Day full of Childrens activities and entertainment.
The show will include: Kids crafts, toys, bouncy castles, rides and much more…
TransportFest Vehicle Show
Sunday 20th April 2025
A day to display a variety of vehicles, from bicycles and motorbikes to tractors, traction engines, cars and buses.
Over 400 vehicles on display along with food vendors, stalls and entertainment
Auto & Boat Jumble Market
Date to be confirmed – April 2025
Come & browse a great variety of stalls to find your spare parts for your restoration project. If you’re after a certain part, piece or tool for a motoring project this is the place for you.
Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market
Date to be confirmed – April 2025
Outdoor Antique & Vintage Market on Museum’s events field.
Gates open 8:00am for early trade. Event closes 3pm.
Museum & Steam Pump Tea Room open from 9:30am
Power Of The Paws Dog Show
Planned date July 2025 – to be confirmed
Come to the museum for a day ‘dedicated to dogs’ including a dog show with 6 classes and best in show, dog based stalls and much more!
10:00am – 4:00pm
Bikemeet & Record Fair
Sunday 3rd August 2025 – 10.00am – 2.00pm. Classic, vintage, custom, race & touring displays. Trials demonstrations, club stands, stalls, food stalls, bar and live band for entertainment.
There will also be a record fair in the marquee FOC.
Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market
Date to be arranged – August 2025
Outdoor Antique & Vintage Market on Museum’s events field. Gates open 8:00am for early trade. Event closes 3pm. Museum & Steam Pump Tea Room open from 9:30am