What’s on

Get the chance to meet real-life railway engineers as part of the museum's programme of summer activities.

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

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

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.

Arrive in style by taking our quick, convenient road train between the museum and the Minster.