National Railway Museum, Railway museum in York, England
The National Railway Museum houses more than 300 rail vehicles across two main halls, showcasing Britain's extensive railway engineering heritage from the past 200 years.
The museum opened in 1975 in a former locomotive depot called Great Hall, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway inauguration.
The royal train collection includes Queen Adelaide's 1842 carriage and Queen Elizabeth II's 1941 saloon car, reflecting the British monarchy's connection to rail travel.
Located behind York Station on Leeman Road, the museum operates daily from 10 AM to 6 PM with free admission and maintains multiple cafes and a picnic area.
The museum displays a full-size replica of Stephenson's Rocket locomotive and a section of the Channel Tunnel, demonstrating the scale of British rail infrastructure.
Location: City of York
Inception: 1975
Official opening: 1975
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: No
Part of: Science Museum Group
Address: Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ YO26 4XJ York
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +443300580058
Email: info@ScienceMuseumGroup.ac.uk
Website: https://railwaymuseum.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.95980,-1.09771
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
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