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National Railway Museum
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National Railway Museum
Leeman Road
York
YO26 4XJ
North Yorkshire
England
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Children looking at the Rocket at the National Railway Museum
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Collection details
Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Industry, Land Transport, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History
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Facilities
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As well as daily events, the museum also runs a programme of special events throughout the year, which can be accessed on our website: www.nrm.org.uk
Ride the 'Yorkshire Wheel', a landmark must see attraction soaring 60 metres into the sky, and get some of the best views in the county!
The Flying Scotsman Story, a permanent exhibition dedicated to the legend.
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Contact details
Switchboard (Tel)
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0870 421 4001
General information (Fax)
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0870 421 4011
E-mail
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nrm@nrm.ac.uk
Website
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www.nrm.org.uk
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Open
Open daily 10.00-18.00
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Closed
Closed 24-26 December
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Admission charges
Free admission for everyone, except for certain special events and rides, when the Museum reserves the right to charge. Please contact the Museum for details BEFORE you visit.
24 hour recorded information line on 01904 686286.
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Description
Discover the story of the train at the world's largest Railway Museum. The National Railway Museum mixes fascination and education with hours of fun. With three enormous galleries, exhibitions, interactive exhibits, rides and special daily demonstrations, it’s all aboard for a FREE fun-packed day to remember for all the family!
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Collections description
With true railway legends such as Shinkansen, the sleek 'Bullet Train' and 'Mallard' the fastest ever steam locomotive, plus a replica of Stephenson's Rocket, this is your chance to see the really big names in trains. And now they have been joined by perhaps the most famous of them all, the legendary Flying Scotsman.
Royal carriages
Interactive Learning Centre
Search Engine -
Steam Train Rides, Play Train, Theatre Performances - please check on availability before visiting.
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Key artists and exhibits
The Flying Scotsman Story
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When the Great Northern Railway launched its Flying Scotsman service in 1862 it would have had little idea that it was launching a legend. Over 140 years later Flying Scotsman is still racing between London and Edinburgh, whilst the locomotive named after this famous train has won the hearts fot he nation. Savour the atmosphere, meet the people and see the objects that make up the Flying Scotsman Story. Please note Flying Scotsman is currently undergoing a statutory overhaul in the Workshop. To check its whereabouts please call 0870421 4472.
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending November 9 2008
Rail Museum Appeal To Find Wartime Railway Workers
News In Brief - Week Ending September 14 2008
Summer 2008 Holiday Ideas At UK Heritage Sites And Museums
News In Brief - Week Ending July 27
News In Brief - Week Ending July 13 2008
Early Rail Artefacts On Show At National Railway Museum
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Trails
All Aboard! Visit A Heritage Railway This Summer
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Events
Access the Cab of the Chinese Locomotive
Exhibition (temporary); Guided tour
A Modern View of China Railways today: Online exhibition
Exhibition (temporary); Lecture; Workshop or activity session
Search Engine: Case Studies
Exhibition (temporary)
Festive Fun at the National Railway Museum
Seasonal event; Storytelling session; Workshop or activity session
Workshop of the World (Search Engine Gallery)
Exhibition (temporary)
Cab-it Engineers
India Festival
India on the Move – portraits of India’s railway people
Exhibition (temporary)
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Available resources
Building Bridges Activity Session
Workshop or activity session (Resource)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
General audio-guide available
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Library
Licensed for weddings
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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