National Railway Museum

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About us

Take a trip to York and enjoy free entry at the award winning National Railway Museum. Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering firsts, the 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. Climb on board the Japanese bullet train, discover how high-speed rail travel began and journey back in time to experience the working life of a station. You can visit Queen Victoria’s favourite saloon, explore over 200 years of history and find out how railways shaped our world.

Watch turntable demonstrations, climb on board historic carriages and find out fascinating facts from our experts in daily talks and tours. Ride on the miniature railway and try our explosive science shows and hands-on family fun activities throughout the school holidays.

Opening Times

Open New Year

* Open daily, including bank holidays.

10:00-18:00 in summer
10:00-17:00 in winter

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Guide Prices

Free entry. Book tickets for steam rides, miniature rail and special events in advance online.

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled access
Disabled toilets
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired
Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site

Children

Baby changing facilities
Children welcome

Groups

Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

Parking with charge

Property Facilities

Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Gift shop
Public toilets
Smoking not allowed
WiFi or internet access

Site Features

Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host

Target Markets

Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted

Awards

Yorkshire Awards White Rose Award Winner 2016
Yorkshire Awards York Tourism Awards Winner 2016
Yorkshire Awards York Tourism Awards Finalist 2016
Yorkshire Awards Little Vikings Winner 2016
Yorkshire Awards York Pass Accepted 2018

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Road Directions

The museum is clearly signposted from all approaches to the city. We have a visitor car park at one entrance and Accesible parking at our main entrance. Plan your journey at https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/visit