National Railway Museum Hotel & Visitor Information
The National Railway Museum offers visitors an opportunity to view a collection of more than 100 historic and modern rail vehicles, from locomotives and passenger cars to and royal train saloons dating from the time of Queen Victoria. Popular exhibits include the 1846 Furness Railway Coppernob locomotive and the famous Flying Scotsman train.In addition to the museum's rail vehicles exhibit, visitors can also view signaling equipment, model trains, train clocks, railway furnishings, tickets, uniforms, photographs, railway publications, engineering plans, and railway equipment. The National Railway Museum also features a variety of revolving exhibits and special events throughout the year.
Hotel Near the National Railway Museum.
The Days Inn Wetherby offers comfortable, family style hotel accommodations, featuring family friendly amenities, comfortable rooms, a warm and inviting atmosphere and a convenient central location, just a short drive from the National Railway Museum and other top attractions in York.
About the National Railway Museum.
Established in 1975 at the old York North Locomotive Depot building, the National Railway Museum is just one part of the British National Museum of Science and Industry and offers train buffs and other visitors a unique look at the history of British rail transportation. The museum is home to an extensive, permanent and rotating collection of historically significant locomotives, rolling stock, rail related artifacts, and memorabilia related to the past and present role railway travel has played in Great Britain. www.nrm.org.uk
Visit the National Railway Museum.
The National Railway Museum is open daily from 10am-6pm, except Christmas holidays. Entry to the National Railway Museum is free for visitors of all ages. Visitors can dine at one of two restaurants in Station Hall and in the Great Hall, both offering a variety of menu options. If you plan to bring a picnic lunch, you can eat outdoors in the South Yard picnic area, where children can also enjoy time at the railway-themed play area.
