What’s on

Behold the green magnificence of this George Stephenson design from 1823, the very first railway bridge to use an iron truss.

Rocket. Locomotion. Sans Pareil. Three of the most significant locomotives in railway history, now under one roof.

Emerging ideas and extraordinary achievements from across the rail industry.

Get a driver’s-eye view from the cab of one of our most spectacular locomotives.

Blow off some steam in our refreshed play area.

Railway history is all around us—take a walk to find out more.

A special early-morning session for visitors with sensory needs who wish to explore the museum in a quieter environment.

A special session for our pre-school visitors.

Explore issues around diversity and inclusion in STEM in Open Talk, a new series of online talks sharing the untold stories of science.

Join us for Climate Talks, a series of panel discussions, Q&As and events exploring the problems caused by climate change.