Crossness Pumping Station has been formally recognised by Arts Council England as a fully accredited museum. For Crossness, museum accreditation marks a major milestone; it formally recognises the work of the Crossness Engines Trust, whose volunteers have spent decades rescuing, restoring and sharing this remarkable industrial landmark. From a once-abandoned pumping station, Crossness has been transformed into a place where visitors can explore the story of sanitation, engineering, public health, architecture and the people who helped keep London free of dirt and disease. Museum Accreditation is the UK-wide standard for museums and galleries. It recognises that a museum is properly governed, looks after its collections responsibly, understands its audiences, and is planning for a sustainable future. Accreditation now strengthens Crossness’s position as a forward-looking museum and provides a platform for the next phase of its development: caring for the site, improving access, developing its collections, and welcoming more people to discover one of London’s most surprising stories. It signals the start of an incredibly exciting period for Crossness and will facilitate the development of brand new exhibitions, events and exciting collaborations.
