• York

    Summer speed activities

    24 July-1 September

    Build a miniature vehicle, enter it into a race and take
    part in speedy family fun this summer.

  • NRM Shildon

    Awesome Activities at Shildon!

    22 July-30 August

    Free family arts and crafts activites, giant games and a
    visit from Fireman Sam!

  • York

    Join our royal family

    Summer 2013

    See the world’s finest collection of
    royal carriages.

  • York

    Mallard 75

    The Great Gathering

    3-17 July 2013

    See Mallard and its surviving sisters. Celebrate the 75th anniversary
    of Mallard becoming the fastest steam locomotive ever.

Welcome

National Railway Museum

Free Entry

Discover 300 years of history and 1,000,000 objects that changed the world.

York open today 10am-6pm
Shildon open today 10am-4pm (Soho building closed)

What’s on

Mallard 75

A series of commemorative events in 2013, including a never-before-seen gathering of all six surviving A4s at York.

Flying Scotsman

The world's most famous loco is currently undergoing restoration.

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Background: A4s image by Heritage Railway