What’s on

From steam spectaculars to exciting learning activities, Locomotion has something for everyone.

Keep an eye on this page and our social media channels for more information.

All events, exhibitions, activities and galleries

Flying Scotsman's Shildon Summer

Event

Flying Scotsman is back after a pandemic-struck 2020—come and see this legendary loco at Locomotion.

A locomotive in front of the Collection Building

Eco Activities

Activity

17 July – 5 September 2021

How green are you? Find out in our sustainability-themed activities.

Elements

Exhibition

31 July – 1 October 2021

An exhibition of artworks exploring North-East innovations within industry, architecture and art in the past, present and future.

A Quiet Afternoon in the Cloud Cuckoo Valley

Exhibition

Open daily
Several demos per day

Behold an enormous-yet-intricate Rowland Emett sculpture, made of eight separate machines which come to life three times a day,

Lin Qi in orange hi-vis standing on a construction site

Railway Heroes

Exhibition

Reopens in October

A collection of interviews with railway workers who have helped get key workers to and from their jobs and given back to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shildon Rail Trails

Walk

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

Collection Building

Permanent gallery

Open

Get up close to dozens of legendary locomotives from throughout railway history.

Talk at the National Science and Media Museum

Climate Talks

Online event

Throughout 2021

Join us throughout 2021 for Climate Talks, a series of panel discussions, Q&As and events exploring the problems caused by climate change.

Open Talk

Online event

Throughout 2021

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

All events, exhibitions, activities and galleries

Flying Scotsman's Shildon Summer

Eco Activities

Elements

A Quiet Afternoon in the Cloud Cuckoo Valley

Railway Heroes

Shildon Rail Trails

Collection Building

Climate Talks

Open Talk

Part of the Science Museum Group