National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum: What will you discover at the greatest railway museum in the world? Get up close to iconic locomotives and carriages, from record breakers to history makers. Explore our magnificent royal trains, and discover the world of high speed travel on the Japanese bullet train. Action-packed adventure Live theatre, explosive science shows and real steam rides will keep the kids entertained all day. Join in with our Explainers as they share fantastic facts and stories. Get hands-on with creative crafts and watch a real turntable demonstration. Our railway-themed playground is the perfect place for the little ones to let off steam. Discover fascinating stories We’re home to the largest and finest collection of royal railway vehicles in the world. Feel like royalty as you peek into the elegant carriages, and make sure you visit Queen Victoria’s favourite saloon. Lose yourself in thousands of books and documents in Search Engine, our library and archive centre. A hands-on experience you won’t forget Get on board awe inspiring locomotives, watch our engineers at work in The Workshop, uncover hidden treasures in The Warehouse and make tracks to the outdoor area. With a vibrant calendar of events and exhibitions, be the first to find out what’s coming up at www.nrm.org.uk
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Address
Leeman Road,
York,
North Yorkshire
YO26 4XJ
Information on National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York
| Opening Times: | Daily 10:00-18:00. Closed 24-26 Dec. |
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| Admission: | Free, except for certain special events, for details please check before travelling. |
| Child Friendly: | Children of all ages welcome |
| Dog Friendly: | No |
| Location: | 540 metres from York Railway Station. |
| Facilities: |
Full Disabled Access, Shop, Guided Tours, Restaurant, Charge applies for car parking, Parking Availability |
| Upcoming Events: |
Wizard Week (Saturday 11 Feb 12 - Sunday 19 Feb 12) Fear and Fascination: Art from the dawn of the railways (Saturday 11 Feb 12 - Sunday 13 May 12) Easter holidays at the National Railway Museum (Saturday 31 Mar 12 - Sunday 15 Apr 12) Railfest 2012 - Tickets are now on sale for Britain’s biggest rail celebration, with 9 exhilarating days of amazing activities for all ages*. Experience a grand gathering of over 30 awe-inspiring locomotives including Flying Scotsman, City of Truro, Tornado and many more. To buy tickets and for more information, visit www.nrm.org.uk/railfest2012. (Saturday 02 Jun 12 - Sunday 10 Jun 12) |
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