Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery Category: Interactive gallery Open 10.00–16.30, last admission at 15.30 Experience the extraordinary in an unmissable interactive experience for families—where nothing is off limits. Book now
Sound Tracks Category: Trail Open Discover surprising stories from the museum’s past as a bustling railway works with our atmospheric new audio trail controlled by your phone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.