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National Railway Museum Opening Hours

Find the best times to explore landmark locomotives and railway history in York.

Prepare for your journey through railway history by checking the opening times for York's iconic National Railway Museum. To make the most of your visit to the historic locomotives and interactive galleries, we recommend planning your arrival time in advance. Please verify the latest daily schedules and seasonal closures with official sources before heading out.

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10:00–17:00

Opens later today at 10:00.

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Next opening: Mon, Sep 14 at 10:00

Timezone: Europe/London

Regular weekly opening hours

Monday10:00–17:00
Tuesday10:00–17:00
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday10:00–17:00
Saturday10:00–17:00
Sunday10:00–17:00
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Read key museum opening-hours FAQ answers, including today opening times, weekly schedules, public-holiday changes, and temporary closures. Use this section to confirm visit timing and avoid arriving outside open hours.

What are the opening hours of National Railway Museum?

National Railway Museum is open every day of the week from 10:00 to 17:00.

National Railway Museum opening hours on weekends

On Saturdays and Sundays, National Railway Museum maintains its regular visiting hours from 10:00 to 17:00.

What time does National Railway Museum close?

National Railway Museum closes at 17:00 daily throughout the week.

Does National Railway Museum have special opening hours?

There are currently no listed special opening hours or closures for National Railway Museum.

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