Family activities

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family as you explore over 300 years of railway history at the National Railway Museum.

Special event

Railway detectives

Calling all young railway detectives. This Easter, solve the clues to track down hidden treasures, and try fingerprinting and police photography.

Storytelling

Storytelling

Kids will love our interactive Explainer-led stories, which bring to life the sounds of the railway and the royal trains.

Make the most of York

After your visit to the museum, explore the rest of this beautiful, historic city.

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Shake and stir your senses

Take a thrilling ride on the Simulator in our Great Hall.

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