National Railway Museum, Journey through the evolution of railways

Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
There are train carriages from different periods in the museum
4.4
Museum

Introduction

The National Railway Museum located in Yorkshire, UK, is an important part of the UK Science Museum Group. Its main exhibition covers the railway stories from the 19th century to present, focusing on the development and history of the British railway system. Most of the museum's collection is related to the British railways and demonstrates the impact of the British railway on modern industrial development and social progress. Additionally, the museum also exhibits the largest collection of locomotives in the world, including the famous Flying Scotsman.

Must-go rating

Must go
33%
Worth going
67%

Transportation

100%
Self-driving
There is a parking lot
Free parking
Expensive parking fees
Address
Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
Opening hours
"Every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m."
Transportation
Behind the York train station, it takes a 5-minute walk to get there after reaching the train station.
Phone 08448 153139
Website http://www.nrm.org.uk/

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