Kew Bridge Steam Museum

This museum is a little off the beaten path but accessible using the Underground (stop: Kew Bridge).

I made a point to stop here after hearing of the museum in a lecture on the Industrial Revolution. The first part of the museum gives a history of water supply and its importance to London. The second major portion of the museum is a "walk through" exhibit of all the huge pumps, many of which will operate during the course of a weekend. I'm not an expert on these things, but they're worth the price of admission alone. There is also a steam locomotive (London's only) around the periphery of the grounds that you can get a ride on which is a bonus especially for families with children.

The staff was one of the friendliest I have met at a museum and clearly enjoy their roles.

Anyone with an interest in history or engineering would love a visit. Highly recommended.