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Several museum closures are planned for December and Station Hall remains closed. Please check the Visit page for the latest info about closures before coming to the museum.

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North Shed – Schools

North Shed is home to all kinds of peculiar and fascinating railway-related objects. 

A railway treasure trove

North Shed is the museum’s third largest visitor space, right after the iconic Great Hall and Station Hall. It’s packed with thousands of fascinating railway treasures, from locomotive nameplates to station signs, and brings the legendary Flying Scotsman to life through the breathtaking "100 Years, 100 Voices" exhibition. 

Unmissable highlights include an astonishing model railway ingeniously crafted inside two banjo cases, the majestic Britannia statue from Euston Station, and a quirky collection of historic chamber pots that will truly capture your imagination.

Activity Trail

Download some free activity trails and guide yourself through the gallery. With fun games and challenges, the activity trail will help you explore the objects in a fun and different way.