What’s on at NRM York
May half term
Flying Scotsman-themed family fun, including craft activities, talks and tours and much more.
- Date:
- 28 May 2011 - 05 Jun 2011
- Price:
- FREE admission (*a small charge applies for steam rides)
- Audience:
- Families
- Type:
- Family activities
Fun for all the family ahead of Flying Scotsman’s official return, including craft activities, talks and tours, bagpipes, a Flying Scotsman trail and exciting steam rides (not on Flying Scotsman)* in South Yard. And there's extended opening all week: 9:30 - 18:00.
Please note that Flying Scotsman itself will not be present at the Museum after Monday 30 May. More about Flying Scotsman at the Flying Scotsman website.
Scotsman-related activity - all week
Bagpipes
A bagpipe performance in celebration of Scotsman's appearance. 10:00 - 10:15 at the entrance, then 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 15:00 at back of Great Hall.
Performances
See our Collections come alive through short, engaging plays from the Platform 4 theatre company. Back of Great Hall. Full performance timetable
Scotsman restoration talk
Hear all about the work that's gone into getting the world's most famous loco back on track. 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30, Warehouse.
Flying Scotsman model display
See the best entries from our recent Flying Scotsman model competition – and vote for who you think should win. Next to Search Engine, our research and archive centre.
Scotsman trail
Solve the clues and find out more about Flying Scotsman. Pick a sheet up at the Museum entrance or download it.
Craft: make a Scotsman fridge magnet*
10.30 - 16:00 under Percy Main Bridge. 50p
Plus! Reserve a Limited Edition Hornby Flying Scotsman Model and purchase other official merchandise from our Museum gift shop.
More activities - all week
Steam rides*
Take a ride behind 'Teddy', a steam locomotive. Daily, 10.30 – 13:00, 13:30 – 16:00. No need to book, just turn up.
Adventure playground
Let off steam on our slides and climbing frames.
Simulator*
Experience breathtaking rides on our rocking and rolling Simulator.
Science shows and storytelling
Our science extravaganza, From Rocket To Bullet, plus spellbinding storytelling sessions for little ones.
Miniature Railway*
All aboard! Take a trip on our 7¼“ gauge train in the South Yard. The miniature railway runs every day, weather permitting.
Road train*
Take advantage of our 2 for 1 offer and ride the Road Train from Duncombe Place (by York Minster) to the Museum. Road Train timetable
May Half Term timetable
Click the blue arrows to change day. Click activities for more information about them.
Bagpiper photo by Flickr user Thomas Cowart, used under Creative Commons.