One Billion Journeys Category: Exhibition Now open Step into a black-and-white world of life on China’s railways, seen through the lens of acclaimed photographer Wang Fuchun. Click to read more
May half term: Move Faster Category: Half term 25 May – 2 June 2019 Enter the world of speed and streamlining and find out why we're always wanting to move faster this May half term.
Speedy Shapes Category: Workshop 25 May – 2 June 2019 Step into the world of streamlining in this immersive hands-on activity.
Discover more Flying Scotsman Tours Category: Discover more about the world-famous locomotive, including when and where you can see Scotsman in action.
One Billion Journeys Category: Exhibition 24 May – 11 August 2019 Step into a black-and-white world of life on China’s railways, seen through the lens of acclaimed photographer Wang Fuchun. Now open
Great Hall Category: Museum space Open daily Rub shoulders with legends—Great Hall is home to awe-inspiring engines telling the world-changing story of the railways.
Steam rides Category: Ride Dates and times vary Steam rides are back! Relive the golden age of steam with a ride behind one of our historic locomotives. Book now
Miniature Railway Category: Ride Operates daily* Come rain or shine, climb aboard and experience the railways in small scale on our fantastic miniature railway ride.
Station Hall Category: Museum space Open daily Explore a century of railway life in Station Hall, a former goods shed now home to our inspiring collection.
Turntable demo Category: Demonstration Daily How do you turn a locomotive around? Find out in this eye-opening talk, then see our impressive turntable in action.
Highlights Category: Exhibition Open daily Discover the intricate details of railway history through seldom-seen objects from our vast collection.
Royal Carriages Category: Exhibition Open daily Peek into the past and imagine what it was like to tour Britain as part of the royal family.
May half term: Move Faster Category: Half term 25 May – 2 June 2019 Enter the world of speed and streamlining and find out why we're always wanting to move faster this May half term.
Institute of Railway Studies seminar Category: Seminar Thursday 20 June 2019 Our next seminar features an eclectic range of speakers.
Shinkansen: High-speed revolution Category: Display Open daily Climb on board our bullet train and step back to 1960s Japan, where a revolution in high-speed train travel is underway.
Speedy Shapes Category: Workshop 25 May – 2 June 2019 Step into the world of streamlining in this immersive hands-on activity.
Eurostar: the UK's fastest train Category: Display Open daily Allons-y! Get up close to a marvel of modern engineering and discover the challenges of building a submarine rail tunnel.
Road Train Category: Ride Operates daily Arrive in style by taking our quick, convenient road train between the museum and the Minster.
The Depot Category: Museum space Open daily Pop inside this light and airy space to see operational vehicles taking a break.
Summer Category: Event 20 July – 1 September 2019 Enjoy stimulating science-packed shows, games and puzzles as we get the whole family working together to solve problems this summer.
