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What's on at the museum

Discover the incredible science of how photographs work and find out more about the seasons in two hands-on workshops.

A family fun day showcasing the good work in local communities by real-life superheroes.

How did a sleepy County Durham town become so vital to the story of the railways?

Discover the incredible impact the arrival of the railways had on the town of Shildon, County Durham.

Hear about the latest developments at Locomotion—and some fascinating railway history.