About National Railway Museum
Wander through the halls of the National Railway Museum, one of the most tourist places to visit in York, to take a look at its iconic locomotives and exciting collections. Learn about over 200 years of history and find out how railways shaped our world. Know about the working life of a station and take a look at the world of locomotives. Know more about the engineering wonders behind the railways as you take a look at the life-changing inventions such as the Mallard - the world’s fastest steam locomotive, few world-changing inventions such as the Rocket and Japanese Bullet trains.
Appreciate the splendor of royal travel as you take a look at Queen Victoria’s ‘palace on wheels’ and also a collection of other royal carriages. Get a taste of train travel by hopping aboard the miniature railway before you complete your visit. Then visit the Museum Shop to take a look at the extensive range of memorabilia, models, railway gifts, and more. Opt to have a mouthwatering meal at one of the two cafes.
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National Railway Museum Highlights
• Explore the National Railway Museum to take a look at its iconic locomotives and exciting collections.
• Roam across the museum to take a look at engineering marvels behind successful locomotive innovations.
• Know the 200 years of history of railways and how they shaped the world from the latest audio box.
• Take a look at Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive.
• Learn about the Rocket and Japanese Bullet trains as you look at them.
• Admire the grandeur of royal travel while looking at the royal carriages including Queen Victoria’s ‘palace on wheels.
• Hop onto the miniature railway to get a taste of train travel.
• Shop for railway gifts and souvenirs from the Museum Shop.
