Discover the intricate details of railway history through seldom-seen objects from our vast collection.

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

Relive the golden age of steam with a ride behind one of our historic locomotives.

Get an insider experience of the museum with a curator-led tour of areas not usually open to the public.

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

Immerse yourself in our amazing collections, discover some incredible engineering and become an expert in railway history.

Peek into the past and imagine what it was like to tour Britain as part of the royal family.

Climb on board our bullet train and step back to 1960s Japan, where a revolution in high-speed train travel is underway.

Allons y! Get up close to a marvel of modern engineering and discover the challenges of building a submarine rail tunnel.

Climb aboard and experience the railways in small scale on our fantastic miniature railway ride.

Think like an engineer in our operating workshop, where you can see rail restoration work in action.

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

Experience the thrill of riding on the footplate of the world’s fastest steam locomotive in our exhilarating simulator ride.

Take a look under the hood and become an expert in the science of steam locomotives.

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

Uncover the people, places and technology that power our rail system—then see the real thing in action.