Museum Circuits & Tickets

Steam hall with turntable and preserved locomotives under a roundhouse roof

Roundhouse Starter Loop

£18 per person

A calm hour through the main engine hall: route intro, simple map handout, and time beside a working turntable where staff share short notes.

Narrow stairwell up to a mezzanine overlooking restored trams and trolleybuses

Tram Gallery Hour

£26 per person

One focused wing: overhead lines explained, conductor tools, and a quiet balcony stop for photos before a brief Q&A by the exit ramp.

Guide booklet with route diagram, platform icons, and timing marks

Signals & Timings Walk

£22 per person

Early-evening pass through two museums: semaphore basics, carriage design picks, and a tea stop near the model layout room.

Ticket desk with punched cards, enamel badges, and a timetable board

First-Time Orientation

£14 per person

Simple primer at the desk: how timed entry works, where lifts are, and which galleries suit short visits without rushing.

Visitor FAQs

What should I bring?

A light jacket and comfortable shoes—engine halls can be cool. Phone or small camera is fine; we share a simple map at the start.

Is it suited to first-timers?

Yes—the shortest circuits include a clear orientation and steady pacing. First-Time Orientation is a gentle entry point.

Do galleries get crowded?

Sometimes. We pick off-peak slots where possible and pause by wider bays if a footplate area gets busy.

Can I take photos?

Handheld photos are welcome unless a display says otherwise. No tripods; balcony points are marked on the map.

What about rainy days?

Most routes are indoors; links between buildings are short. We adjust the order if weather shifts.

How big are the groups?

Small—typically six to eight visitors for clear views and easy questions. Quiet weekday slots are available.

Museum Leads

Maeve Turner

Lead Coordinator

Arjun Patel

Route Planner

Elena Morozova

Collections Liaison

Tomos Evans

Access & Safety

Visitor Notes

Sophie

“Steady pacing, clear map, and space to stand by a locomotive without hurry—ideal for a rainy afternoon.”

Daniel

“Signals & Timings made exhibits click—left with a shortlist of coaches and a new interest in brake vans.”

Amina

“Good for first visits—clear intro, friendly desk chat, and tidy time limits so no one feels rushed.”

Leo

“Small group, easy rhythm, and great balcony view over the tram line for photos.”

Marta

“Evening circuit with tea by the model room was our favourite stop.”

How We Work

Wide transport gallery with buses, trams, and signage under skylights

We plan short, well-paced museum visits—routes that help you stand with a machine long enough to notice the details. Notes come from curators, depot volunteers, and working groups, so each stop links a panel to a real voice in the hall.

Groups stay small, timings stay tidy, and every entry begins with a simple orientation. If access or opening times change, we switch to a nearby gallery. The aim is a clear hour among exhibits and an unhurried step back into daylight.

Read about our circuit

Contact & Details

441 904 812 673

17 Station Rise, York YO24 1AB, England

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