National Railway Museum

What's new at the National Railway Museum

The Yorkshire Wheel

Enjoy stunning views over the city of York and surrounding countryside on our gigantic observation wheel. Take in the fantastic scenery as you soar 60 metres into the air. It’s a unique experience you will not want to miss!

The Railway Children

Railway Children: Enjoy a professional theatre production of the fabulous Railway Children at the NRM from 18 July to 23 August. A real steam engine will star in the show! Book now!

Join us to celebrate Chinese culture throughout 2008. Enjoy a special exhibition of photographs by railway photographer Michael Rhodes, access to the Chinese Locomotive from 2 May and lots more.

Yorkshire Rose

Celebrate Yorkshire Day on Friday 1 August. Come and ride the Yorkshire Wheel, kindly supported by Yorkshire Tea, and see if you can spot a giant Yorkshire Tea tea pot on York’s skyline to win a hamper of goodies!

New Model Army

New Model Army is a rock band with a world-wide fan base. During 30 years of recording and touring the travel experiences of the band have inspired many of their songs. In this exhibition the band members talk about traveling by train: the places they have been, the view from the windows and the people they have met.

Photo of railway signal woman

Railway Voices. Listen to some of the most interesting anecdotes and experiences from our National Archive of Railway Oral History.

Prototype Deltic

New model set to be the cat's whiskers! Limited edition working models for sale of the Prototype Deltic Locomotive

New nameplate! You’ve had the chance to wear Scotsman cufflinks on your sleeve, now you can have Flying Scotsman on your wall! The Museum has teamed up with TMB Art Metal to create a limited edition run of replica Scotsman nameplates – the perfect gift for the man who has everything!

At Search Engine, the National Railway Museum’s brand new Library and Archive Centre, we are opening up the Museum's hidden gems to the public. Behind the scenes at the NRM lies a vast archive holding all the NRM’s accumulated knowledge about the history of the railways.

Temporary exhibitions will be available to showcase the wealth of the archive, the latest of these being 'Case Studies' running from 23 June to November 2008.

Flying Scotsman

Latest news on Flying Scotsman, photographs, films, Keep Scotsman Steaming appeal, information on the exhibition and much more.

Ingenious brings together images and viewpoints to create insights into science and culture. The site contains over 5000 photographs from the National Railway Museum photographic collection (external link).

Search the Library Catalogue

You can now search all books and magazines online with the NRM Library Catalogue (external link).

York - European Tourism City of the Year

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, responsible for the conservation and interpretation of the British national collection of historically significant railway vehicles and other artefacts. The Museum contains an unrivalled collection of locomotives, rolling stock, railway equipment, documents and records and offers a fantastic free day out for all the family.

The NRM has won the ‘Best Attraction’ category in the York Tourism Awards for Excellence 2008. We were particularly commended for our friendly, helpful and welcoming staff and investment in new exhibitions.

Entry is Free!
(We reserve the right to charge admission to the Museum during special events).

Open 10.00 - 18.00
The Museum is open every day except 24 - 26 December.

National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ, UK
Telephone 08448 153139

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