It’s one of York’s best family-friendly attractions
The National Railway Museum
There's plenty for families to enjoy this Easter holiday
Get a 360 degree view of the legendary
Flying Scotsman on our turntable, hunt for hidden details in our family trail, plus take part in special Wonderlab activities. You can also climb aboard the miniature railway or travel through time in the immersive Flying Scotsman VR adventure.
Flying Scotsman 28 March - 24 April 2026
Enjoy 360-degree views of the legendary locomotive on our turntable.
Family Trail (museum-wide) free, daily.
Pick up the family trail and go hunting for hidden features across the museum. Follow the clues to spot signals, shortcuts and design choices that shaped the journeys of the past (and the trains of today).
Wonderlab Maker Hub activities - included in Wonderlab ticket price, daily.
Roll up your sleeves in the Maker Hub and create your own mini experiments inspired by railway engineering. Make it, test it in the gallery, tweak your design, and discover how small changes can transform performance.
Miniature Railway - £4 per ticket, selected dates
Climb aboard and experience the railways in small scale on our fantastic miniature railway ride.
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National Railway Museum (NRM York)
Address: Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ
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