What’s on

Join Simon Bradley as he introduces his new book, Bradley's Railway Guide.

Join us for a weekend of railway modelling, in association with Locomotion Models.

Step into the shoes of Peter the Railway Boy and journey through Shildon’s rich railway past. Devised by Seen and Heard, this trail brings to life one of the world’s first railway towns. Discover history through a child’s eyes!

This Grade II-listed bronze statue makes its debut in the North East to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Railway Firsts highlights a collection of both well-known and unexpected stories that have shaped the railways and our history.

See the unique new exhibition train Inspiration on its visit to our museum as part of Railway 200.

Pioneering rail’s future with sleek design and revolutionary tilting technology, this experiment pushed boundaries for high-speed travel.

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

Blow off some steam in our refreshed play area.

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

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

With a design inspired by an engine shed, New Hall tells the story of the North East’s role in early railway development with six themed roads of railway vehicles.