Find new ways to explore the museum this half term! Pick up a fun new trail to hunt down objects and join our curators as they bring some star objects into the spotlight. 

And join us for a day of free engineering fun with York Festival of Ideas and LNER on Wednesday 27 May, where you can master the art of railway signalling, go head-to-head with robots and launch a handmade rocket!

The Great Object Hunt

Discover our new free family trail The Great Object Hunt. Look up, look down and up-close to complete the activities as the Hunt takes you from the model railway to legendary locomotives, through to our travelling post office and many more stops in between!

Curators’ Picks | 26-29 May 10.00–11.00 and 14.00–15.00

Say hello to our curators as they bring some of their favourite things out of the archives to tell their fascinating stories, including drawings from the dawn of the railways to tickets that are changing the way people travel. 

York Festival of Ideas Full Steam Ahead | Wednesday 27 May, 10.00–16.00

Join us for a day of free engineering fun, in partnership with York Festival of Ideas and supported by LNER. Master the art of railway signalling, go head to-head with robots or step into a digital world with our immersive VR goggles. Whether you’re building Lego masterpieces, launching handmade rockets, or watching an intricate miniature railway in motion, there’s a world of wonder awaiting.

Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery 

Step inside a world of hands-on discovery and explore the science behind the railways through exciting exhibits and interactive challenges designed for curious minds of all ages. Open daily, book your tickets here.

Miniature railway | £4 per ticket, selected dates

Climb aboard and experience the railways in small scale on our fantastic miniature railway ride.

Flying Scotsman Virtual Reality | £7 per ticket, daily

Travel through a century of the Flying Scotsman’s greatest moments in a fully immersive VR adventure. Suitable for ages 8+, this multi-sensory experience brings the science behind steam power to life.

Road Train | £4 per ticket for children, £5 for adults, daily

Arrive in style by taking our Road Train between the museum and York Minster. Check out running times here and simply buy your tickets from the Road Train guard.

This is a sponsored article in partnership with our friends at the National Railway Museum