Volunteer Merlyn gave a very warm welcome and excellent overview of the history of the building and area and lots of detail about the items in the museum.

This is a great hidden gem of a museum. The engines are well restored and we're sad we missed one of their steaming days. The pumping models include pipes, different sorts of valves and even half a centrifugal pump to show the inner workings. There are lots of handmade working models to explain the concepts involved steam engines and the sewage works that once serviced Cambridge. The working printing presses and very knowledgeable volunteers were also a highlight. So glad we stopped here for a morning.

A small museum with knocked open boilers. I saw an open Babcock and Wilcox boiler for the first time in my life. The best part is all exhibits you could touch and move and enjoy. Kids were particularly happy with all this interaction. In the adjoining Pym building there was a lecture going on and so we could not see as much. Kids saw pagers and were asking what they were. Hah! 3 hours is enough time to dedicate here. Park at the Tesco nearby.

Great day, walked across the cow fields along the river. Great coffee outside the museum and breads and pastries available. Every member of staff was kind, interesting and helpful, they may have even been volunteering, but very professional! My children are 12 and both loved it. Printed press room a wonderful bonus and do make sure you explore out the back and up the stairs. Amazing buildings and history. Have been twice and would happily go there again!

VERY good museum, especially for locals it's a brilliant way to learn about your history. They do super fun kid friendly and informative tours and talks and little hunts for smaller children, as well as powering up machines and a nice cafe and very nice staff. Would recommend