National Railway Museum

For a fantastic free day out in York visit the award winning National Railway Museum. Explore our three giant halls full of railway legends including Mallard the worlds fastest steam locomotive, the iconic Japanese Bullet Train and the Chinese locomotive, one of the largest steam engines ever built in Britain.

Discover the Museums hidden treasures in Search Engine, our library and archive centre. Watch the engines move on the turntable, find out how streamlining works and learn how to control the signals. With daily demonstrations, loads of interactive exhibits, a special event programme and FREE museum admission, enjoy action-packed fun for the whole family.