What’s on

Arrive in style by taking our quick, convenient road train between the museum and the Minster.

Discover surprising stories from the museum’s past as a bustling railway works with our atmospheric new audio trail controlled by your phone.

This powerful, aerodynamic masterpiece rocketed to 126mph in 1938, a steam speed record that was never surpassed.

Named after its legendary designer, this 'flying banana' is a beautifully preserved example of the High Speed Train which blazed a trail in 1976.

Take a look at our first-generation 1960s bullet train, which led a revolution in high-speed train travel.

Budding engineers and train drivers can explore and experiment in our play area for under-6s.

Marvel at the trains on our magnificent model railway as they navigate a changing landscape.

Find out how railway signals work and see our historic model layout in action with our award-winning volunteers.

Rub shoulders with legends—Great Hall is home to awe-inspiring engines telling the world-changing story of the railways.

A collection of interviews with railway workers who have helped get key workers to and from their jobs and given back to their communities—and country—during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Explore a century of railway life in Station Hall, a former goods shed now home to our inspiring collection.

Watch Climate Talks, a series of panel discussions, Q&As and events exploring the problems caused by climate change.

Explore issues around diversity and inclusion in STEM in Open Talk, a new series of online talks sharing the untold stories of science.