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
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
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
Go as you Please Category: Exhibition February 2024 – February 2025 An exploration of rail travel from the perspectives of people with lived experience of D/deafness, disability and neurodivergence.
Road Train Category: Ride Daily, subject to availability Arrive in style by taking our quick, convenient road train between the museum and the Minster.
Reclaiming Narratives on the Railway Category: Talk Wednesday 13 November 2024 A look at the contributions of Black and Caribbean workers to Britain’s railways and the impact of the Windrush Generation on industrial history as part of Black History Month. 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.
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.
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.