What’s on at NRM York
Animals and the Railways
Join us for family fun this May half term
- Date:
- 25 May 2013 - 02 Jun 2013
- Price:
- FREE
- Audience:
- Families
- Type:
- Family activities
- Location:
- Great Hall
We’re unleashing our wild side this May for our animal-themed half term. Come and discover all things furry, scaly, feathery, and fluffy, and how they relate to our railways. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about working railway animals, the creatures that were transported on the rails, and even the creepy-crawlies who were secret stowaways!
Make sure to get involved with our museum-wide trail and there’s a chance for you to be a part of our group drawing activity to create a huge circus train. Our usual favourites are here too, including explosive science shows and story-telling, so you won’t want to miss out!
A small charge applies for activites marked with a *
Animals and the Railways Events
Animal displays
Animals in Tuition
Daily 10.30am-1pm
Get up close to creepy crawlies and rats… if you dare.
FREE
Galegate Heavy Horses
Daily 10.30am-4.30pm in South Yard.
Admire the size and strength of this powerful horse.
FREE
Riggmoor Miniature Farm
Daily 10.30am-4.30pm in South Yard.
Come and meet lambs, piglets, chickens and more small creatures.
FREE
More activities
Create a circus train
Daily 10.30am-4.30pm
Join in with our family drawing activity to help create a giant circus train.
FREE
Spot the animal
Daily, all day throughout the museum.
Can you spot the animals around the museum and found out what they have to do with railways?
FREE
Otherevents and activities
Adventure Playground
Have an action-packed adventure and let off steam on our slides and climbing frames
Steam Rides*
Experience the thrill of riding behind a real working steam engine. Rides are about 8 minutes. £2 per person. Wheelchairs and pushchairs can't go on, but you can leave them on the platform during the ride.
Science Shows
From Rocket to Bullet or All Aboard the Bubble Train.
Miniature Railway*
All aboard! Take a trip on our 7¼" gauge train in the South Yard. The miniature railway runs every day, weather permitting. £1
Road train*
Ride the Road Train from Duncombe Place (by York Minster) to the museum. Road Train timetable.