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We're open seven days a week. Book your free admission ticket now to visit the museum.

Schools and groups can book free tickets here.

Station Hall and other parts of our museum are closed, please check the Visit page for the latest info about closures.

About us

Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance, we celebrate the past, present and future of innovation on the railways.

Dedicated to igniting our visitors’ curiosity about the people, places and engineering marvels behind the railways, we put our passion for amazing stories into everything we do.

We’ve got big plans for the future—find out more about our Masterplan project.

Who we are

Friends of the National Railway Museum

The Friends play a vital role in supporting our work, contributing significant amounts to large projects such as restorations and supporting other activities on a regular basis.

Find out how you can contribute or become a member at the
Friends of the National Railway Museum website.