We shine the spotlight on some of the long-standing members of our volunteer community who have played an invaluable part in the museum’s history.
Online shop expert Laura shares a selection of festive gifts to make Christmas extra special.
Earlier this year, we said a heartfelt goodbye to one of our longest-serving volunteers, David Eastoe.
As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Senior Library and Archive Assistant Peter Thorpe highlights how railway companies commemorated fallen railway workers.
Senior Library and Archive Assistant Peter Thorpe explains our library classification system, adapted from a design created originally by George Ottley.
Surveying Officer Jack Garside introduces the Rail Industry National Archive and it’s aim to preserve the history of rail privatisation.
On Saturday 1 June, colleagues at the National Railway Museum came together to take part in York Pride, in celebration and support of our LGBTQIA+ colleagues and community.
Masterplan Interpretation Manager Lorna Hogger delves into the creative process behind Steve Messam’s sculpture Mass.
Railway Heritage Registrar Annie Brooke Lang and RHDAB co-chair Tim Dugher provide an insight into how railway-related objects are designated.
Archive volunteer Robert Demaine delves into the story of S&DR Traffic Superintendent John Graham.
Peter Thorpe explains our approach to collecting and why we must often say ‘no’.
Head of Locomotion Sarah Price looks ahead to 2025, which marks 200 years of railway passenger travel.