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National Railway Museum

Daily 10.00 - 18.00;
Closed 24, 25, 26 December.

Our collection, including over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock tells the railway story from the early 19th century to the present day. Permanent displays include the jewel in our crown - "Palaces on Wheels". With Royal saloons dating back to the pre-Victorian era, visitors have the rare chance to glimpse inside the sumptuous bedrooms, dining rooms and day saloons which really are palaces on wheels. We are home to a wide range of railway icons and literally millions of artefacts, from Mallard - the world's fastest steam locomotive - to a lock of Robert Stephenson's hair.

The Learning Department is one of the largest museum learning departments in the country and provides a varied experience to approximately 50,000 learners every year!

Whether you are looking for an opportunity to help deliver the National Curriculum, a day to celebrate the end of term or a visit with an ‘Out of School’ group, we can guarantee you that your group will have an inspiring, educational and enjoyable experience.

Our stunning collection provides endless opportunities to study machines that changed the world, to learn about the people who built, worked and travelled on the railways and to experiment via interactive exhibits throughout the Museum.

The Collection comprises over a hundred locomotives dating from 1813 up to the present day. Wagons chart the transport of goods by rail and carriages represent passenger transport of every class.

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