What’s on

A family admires royal carriages in Station Hall

Platinum Jubilee Holiday

28 May – 5 June 2022

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with our special May half-term family activities and a new exhibition all about the royals’ love of train travel.

Half term

Royals on Rails

Exhibition

27 May – 4 September 2022

Explore the British royals' love of railway travel—a special relationship that produced fascinating bespoke trains.

New

A steam locomotive drives through the countryside

Young Railway Photographer of the Year

Exhibition

16 February – 22 May 2022

See a selection of images from the 2022 competition on the theme of 'the Railway Seen'.

Last chance to see

Highlights

Exhibition

Open

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

Great Hall

Museum space

Open

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

Station Hall

Museum space

Open

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

South Yard

Museum space

Open

Enjoy a picnic, climb aboard the miniature railway or tackle the outdoor play area.

Platinum Jubilee Holiday

Royals on Rails

Young Railway Photographer of the Year

Highlights

Great Hall

Station Hall

South Yard

Part of the Science Museum Group