Top 10 Things to See and Do Category: Activity Planning your next visit? We've hand-picked 10 must-see things for a great day out. See what’s on
Flying Scotsman VR Experience Category: Activity Open Celebrate 100 years of the world's most famous steam locomotive with a stunning new Virtual Reality immersive experience. Book now
Duchess of Hamilton: A Streamlined Icon Category: Star object On display With striking gold leaf stripes, this sleek and fashionable marvel proved that art and engineering could be combined to create high-speed steam locomotives.
Mallard: The world's fastest steam locomotive Category: Star object On display This powerful, aerodynamic masterpiece rocketed to 126mph in 1938, a steam speed record that was never surpassed.
InterCity 125: Sir Kenneth Grange Category: Star object On display Named after its legendary designer, this 'flying banana' is a beautifully preserved example of the High Speed Train which blazed a trail in 1976.
Shinkansen: High-speed revolution Category: Star object On display Take a look at our first-generation 1960s bullet train, which led a revolution in high-speed train travel.
Model Railway Category: Museum space Open Marvel at the trains on our magnificent model railway as they navigate a changing landscape.
Play area Category: Activity Open Budding engineers and train drivers can explore and experiment in our play area for under-6s.
Signalling demonstration Category: Demonstration See page for details Find out how railway signals work and see our historic model layout in action with our award-winning volunteers.
Viewing Balcony Category: Museum space Open Enjoy views across to York Railway Station and learn more about York as a railway centre in the Signalling Gallery.
North Shed Category: Museum space Open daily Step into the North Shed where an assortment of railway oddities awaits. Explore our collection up close to discover the rich history of thousands of items.
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.
Station Hall Category: Museum space Closed for refurbishment Explore a century of railway life in Station Hall, a former goods shed now home to our inspiring collection.
Climate Talks Category: Online event Available online now Watch Climate Talks, a series of panel discussions, Q&As and events exploring the problems caused by climate change.
Open Talk Category: Online event Available online now Explore issues around diversity and inclusion in STEM in Open Talk, a new series of online talks sharing the untold stories of science.