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National Railway Museum





About Us
Escape the day-to-day and join National Railway Museum for a journey through time. Get up close to icons of the rails including Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive. Discover how high-speed rail travel began and journey back in time to experience the working life of a station. Explore over 200 years of history and find out how railways shaped our world.
Please note: Station Hall will be closed until 2024 to carry out essential works. Find out more on our Station Hall page Station Hall | National Railway Museum
In 2023, you can still explore Great Hall and North Shed with over 40 rail vehicles and thousands of objects on display!
You don't need to book your free admission tickets in advance, but we recommend doing this to save time when you get here.
Visit our website for more information: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/visit
Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for visually impaired
- Staff are dementia aware
- Wheelchairs available
- Cash Point
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- Free Entry
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
- Advance booking recommended
- Capacity limit
- Clear signage
- Contactless payment possible
- Online booking possible
- Outside seating
- Queuing system
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Venue approved for civil marriage
- Wedding receptions
- Parking with charge
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Onsite Catering
- Passenger lift
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
- Groups welcome
Location
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