National Railway Museum
Museum
Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
Tel: 03330 161 010
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Tel: 03330 161 010
The National Railway Museum is now reopen. We have been working hard to provide a safe, clean space for you to enjoy.
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.
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.
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.
For more information about opening times, facilities and guidance on planning your visit, see our website.
* Week commencing 3 August
Tuesday 4 August 2020, 11.00–16.00
Thursday 6 August 2020, 11.00–16.00
Saturday 8 August 2020, 11.00–16.00
Week commencing 10 August
Wednesday 12 August, 11.00–17.00
Friday 14 August, 11.00–17.00
Saturday 15 August, 11.00–17.00
Sunday 16 August, 11.00–17.00
Week commencing 17 August
Open 11.00–17.00 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Week commencing 24 August and onwards
Open 10.00–17.00 every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
White Rose Award Winner 2016
York Tourism Awards Winner 2016
York Tourism Awards Finalist 2016
Little Vikings Winner 2016
York Pass Accepted 2018
Visit York Tourism Awards - Finalist 2020 2020The museum is clearly signposted from all approaches to the city. Accesible parking is available at the main entrance. Plan your journey at https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/visit
Easily accessible by bike, bus, rail or on foot. Plan your journey at https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/visit.
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