What’s on

Climb aboard and experience the railways in small scale on our fantastic miniature railway ride.

Discover surprising stories from the museum’s past as a bustling railway works with our atmospheric new audio trail.

Experience the thrill of riding on the footplate of the world’s fastest steam locomotive in our exhilarating simulator ride.

A collection of interviews with railway workers who have helped get key workers to and from their jobs and given back to their communities—and country—during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This powerful, aerodynamic masterpiece rocketed to 126mph in 1938, a steam speed record that was never surpassed.

This is the original Rocket—George and Robert Stephenson's world-changing locomotive which kick-started a golden era of innovation.

Named after its legendary designer, this 'flying banana' is a beautifully preserved example of the High Speed Train which blazed a trail in 1976.

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

Find out about the Stockton & Darlington Railway Heritage Action Zone, research about the development of the railway station and an insight into our refresh of Station Hall.

Amp up the G-force and conquer gravity in our outdoor play area.

Budding engineers and train drivers can explore and experiment in our play area for under-6s.

Find out how railway signals work and see our historic model layout in action with our award-winning volunteers.

Discover the intricate details of railway history through seldom-seen objects from our vast collection.

Rub shoulders with legends—Great Hall is home to awe-inspiring engines telling the world-changing story of the railways.