Museums, galleries and heritage news
Excitement building ahead of Great Western Brick Show
The building blocks are in place for one of the biggest weekends of the year at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Published: Friday, 27th September 2019-
New Brunel acquisition for STEAM
A very special paper knife, owned and used by the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, has recently been acquired by STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway and is now on public display at Swindon’s award-winning museum.
Published: Friday, 13th September 2019 -
Explore the Wonder of Space at STEAM this summer
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway will be marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing this summer with an exciting visit from a travelling planetarium.
Published: Tuesday, 13th August 2019 -
LEGO® Adventures Coming to STEAM Museum
Swindon’s STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway will soon be opening its doors to a weekend full of LEGO® action and adventure at the Great Western Brick Show.
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018 -
Brunel’s legacy of innovation lives on as refurbished Carriage Works opens its doors
Ambitious plans to breathe new life into part of Swindon’s historic railway works has reached a landmark stage.
Published: Thursday, 7th June 2018
