National Railway Museum

National Railway Museum
Leeman Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO26 4XJ
England

Website

Website

www.nrm.org.uk

E-mail

General infomation

nrm@nrm.org.uk

Telephone

Switchboard

08448 153 139

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For a fantastic free day out in York visit the award winning National Railway Museum.
Explore our three giant halls full of trains and railway legends including the majestic Duchess of Hamilton, the iconic Japanese Bullet Train a stunning collection of Royal Trains and the towering Chinese locomotive.

With daily demonstrations, loads of interactive exhibits, a special event programme and FREE museum admission, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Venue Type:

Museum, Transport heritage site, Gallery, Archive

 Opening hours

Open daily 10.00-18.00

Closed 24-26 December

 Admission charges

Free admission for everyone, except for certain special events and rides, when the Museum reserves the right to charge. Please contact the Museum for details BEFORE you visit.

Additional info

As well as daily events, the museum also runs a programme of special events throughout the year, which can be accessed on our website: www.nrm.org.uk

With true railway legends such as Shinkansen, the sleek 'Bullet Train' and 'Mallard' the fastest ever steam locomotive, plus a replica of Stephenson's Rocket, this is your chance to see the really big names in trains. And now they have been joined by perhaps the most famous of them all, the legendary Flying Scotsman.

Royal carriages
Interactive Learning Centre
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Steam Train Rides, Play Train, Theatre Performances - please check on availability before visiting.

Collection details

Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History

Key artists and exhibits

  • The Flying Scotsman Story
  • When the Great Northern Railway launched its Flying Scotsman service in 1862 it would have had little idea that it was launching a legend. Over 140 years later Flying Scotsman is still racing between London and Edinburgh, whilst the locomotive named after this famous train has won the hearts fot he nation. Savour the atmosphere, meet the people and see the objects that make up the Flying Scotsman Story. Please note Flying Scotsman is currently undergoing a statutory overhaul in the Workshop. To check its whereabouts please call 0870421 4472.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Animals and the Railways

Animals and the Railways

25 May — 2 June 2013

Discover the wild side of the National Railway Museum this May half term as we explore the connections between animals and the railway. With fascinating displays, interactive trails and a communal drawing project the whole family can get involved.

Plus all our usual school holiday favourites: explosive science shows, storytelling sessions and rides behind a real steam engine*.

*A small charge applies.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Free entry.

Website

http://nrm.org.uk

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Digital and online resources

Moving Stories - Workshops and Performance

http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=242

Ideas for using drama with students to understand the importance of the railways and their impact on peoples' freedom to travel more easily in the 1920s and 30s. Includes video clips of the duke of York's visit to York in 1920 and the launching of the steamer the Marchioness of Graham in 1936.

Publisher

  • This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
 Face to face resources

Building Bridges Activity Session

Students will play the part of bridge supports and experience first-hand the impact of forces as they build a range of bridge structures.

How to obtain

Contact the Learning Administrator on 01904 686230 or email school.bookings@nrm.org.uk to book a 45 minute session.
We also have a pre-bookable Study Coach and Education “Lunch” Coach. You can also take advantage of our outdoor play and picnic areas, miniature railway and free coach parking (pre-booking required).

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