Head of Steam

16th September 2010

Categories: Modern History News

Remember your first visit to MOSI's Power Hall…

The heat and energy of the machines creates a singularly impressive atmosphere and is one of the experiences that makes a visit to the Museum special for young and old alike.

MOSI needs your help to get the Power Hall fired up once again.

Our current redevelopment of the Great Western Warehouse (also known as the Main Building) meant that the old steam boiler that powered most of our engines had to be removed. The new, more efficient, steam boiler is ready to fit, but the cost of doing so is significant, due to the specialised nature of the job.

MOSI is launching the Head of Steam campaign to challenge its visitors and supporters to help raise £50,000 towards the cost of bringing steam back to the Power Hall. The funds would enable us to complete our redevelopment of the Great Western Warehouse and install the new boiler as soon as possible. Subject to generating the necessary funds, we plan to finish the work by the end of 2011 at the latest.

Find out how you can help.