In light of the latest coronavirus restrictions, we have temporarily closed. Thank you for your patience, understanding and support. We look forward to welcoming you back when we are able to.

We have introduced free, timed ticketing to manage visitor numbers, guided routes around the museum to ensure you have a relaxed visit and can maintain social distancing, so please make sure you book online in advance.

For more information about opening times, facilities and guidance on planning your visit, see our website.

Come face to face with giants
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.

Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering firsts, the National Railway Museum celebrates the past, present and future of innovation on the railways.