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Experience the extraordinary in an unmissable new interactive experience for families—where nothing is off limits.

Celebrate 100 years of the world's most famous steam locomotive with a stunning new Virtual Reality immersive experience.

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.

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

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.

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

Part of the Science Museum Group