Schools programme

Anyone can be an innovator and creative thinker—find out how at this two-day careers event.

Discover how computers keep the railways safe by inspiring your students with the real-life applications of coding.

Ready to be a Railway Explorer? Explore our collection and see our historical objects in a new light with our interactive backpacks.

Are you interested in having a science show experience in your school?

Rub shoulders with railway legends from the past 200 years—from history-makers to record-breakers, Great Hall is home to many awe-inspiring engines.

Discover stories of passengers and journeys and explore over 100 years of railway life in historic Station Hall, a former goods shed now home to our inspiring collection.

Visit the balcony in Great Hall and discover the intricate details of railway history through seldom-seen objects from our vast collection of over 1 million items.

A multi-sensory story written by Bag Books especially for SEND students.

Discover how a steam engine works and find out the amazing story of how Rocket became one of the most famous engines of all time.

Work together and follow your curiosity to get the most from our galleries by discovering objects and completing challenges in our Great Object Hunt trails.