Museums & Galleries · York
National Railway Museum
📍 YO26 4XJ
Photo (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Interactive family gallery exploring the wonder of rail
- Virtual reality experience celebrating the Flying Scotsman
- Ride on a fantastic miniature railway
- Afternoon tea aboard a restored rail carriage
- Seasonal ghost trail during Spooky Season
The National Railway Museum in York is a museum dedicated to the story of railways, past, present and future. You can explore interactive exhibits at Wonderlab, try a Virtual Reality experience marking 100 years of the Flying Scotsman, take a ride on the miniature railway, or enjoy afternoon tea aboard a restored rail carriage on selected days. Entry is free, though donations are welcome, and the museum is open daily from 10.00 to 17.00. It suits families and railway enthusiasts alike, and there's a seasonal ghost trail during Spooky Season. For visitors staying nearby, York station is just 0.2 miles away, and there are 158 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it an easy addition to a York trip.
Practical details
- Open
- Open daily 10.00–17.00
- Booking
- Free tickets can be booked online
- Best for
- Families, with an interactive gallery for children
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
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