National Railway Museum - Corporate & Private Hire
📍 Leeman Rd, York YO26 4XJ, UK
About National Railway Museum - Corporate & Private Hire
The National Railway Museum in York is a world-class attraction, dedicated to preserving and showcasing over 300 years of railway history. It houses an unparalleled collection of iconic locomotives, railway vehicles, and memorabilia, making it a captivating destination for all ages.
Visitors can explore significant engines from Britain and beyond, engage with interactive exhibits, and learn about the groundbreaking engineering that shaped the railways. The museum is highly rated by visitors, achieving 4.7/5 stars on Google, with many praising the knowledgeable and friendly staff, the vast array of exhibits, and its appeal as a fantastic family day out. It's noted for its free admission, with visitors often choosing to leave a donation. The venue also offers corporate and private hire options, utilising its unique spaces for events.
Visiting Information
The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, remaining closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It offers excellent accessibility, including wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms, ensuring a comfortable visit for everyone. Payment options are not specified, but general admission is free.
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📍 Leeman Rd, York YO26 4XJ, UK
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Showing 5 of 157 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Absolutely great place for railway fans. Fee free access is also littlebit surprise. We left here some donation. Thank's a lot for all, who support this nice place.
What a great place to visit. There is a large range of train and memorabilia. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of places to sit and eat. Highly recommend this as a family day out. ⁶
Due to restrictions imposed because of the Covid19 pandemic, a number of exhibits are currently unavailable. Despite this, we had a very pleasant time at the museum. Bookings must be made in advance, and visitor numbers are currently limited and must wear a face covering. The museum has gone to great lengths to ensure visitors are as safe as possible at this time.
It was my son's dreams come true experience. So many trains in clean well preserved status, even a Japanese bullet train! Mallard Experience was only for the children above 110cm, so he couldn't try, but for 3-4yrs old, miniature railway was cute and nice enough. The cafe was ok. The one in the Great Hall looked more spacious but the other one was cuter. There's a indoor playarea for little ones, and outdoor playarea for older ones.
The greatest experience ever. It was free but the parking was £10, but in all honesty it's worth paying simply to keep this place going. The mini train was great! I think it was about £4 per person, nice little experience. There's tons to do and the trains are astonishing.