Opening times:
The Waterworks Museum is open every Tuesday all year round, except two weeks at Christmas and New Year. Opening times 11:00am to 4:00 pm. Exhibits powered by electric motors are usually working but the steam and internal combustion engines are not normally working unless being tested during maintenance.

Up-to-date details of open days and special events can be obtained from Museum enquiries and Tourist Information Centres in Herefordshire.

Museum admission charges 2009

Debit and Credit cards are not accepted

Free admission

• Members of the Waterworks Museum
• Members of the Museums Association (cards to be shown)
• Visitors bearing complimentary admission cards (cards to be given up)
• Coach drivers/couriers plus free tea/coffee

Group visits

A pre-booked group visit comprises

• welcome cup of tea/coffee on arrival
• talk on the history of water, the history of the building and the story of the Museum
• guided tour of the Museum
• at the end of the tour a video of the River Wye may be seen

The Museum can be put in steam for a group visit, by prior arrangement, at extra cost.

Group visits can be arranged at most times of the year. However the large engines are drained down for safety reason from November to March.

Charges for pre-booked group visits:

Charges must be settled no later than the day of the visit.

Education visits
Pre-booked educational visits by British schools, colleges and special centres are normally free of charge.  However, because the Museum is a wholly volunteer organisation with no regular income, a donation is always appreciated.  Copying of learning materials charged at cost.

Refreshments, by prior arrangement
Buffet, including a sweet and tea/coffee £8.50 per person
Tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are always available