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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Swindon

Railway museum in Swindon, England

Opening Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm); Sunday: 11:00am – 4:00pm (last entry 3:00pm). Platform One Café: Monday to Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 3:00pm. STEAM Shop: 10:00am – 5:00pm (Mon–Sat), 11:00am – 4:00pm (Sun).
Price Adult (16+): £14.00 day / £28.00 season; Child (3-15, must be accompanied by an adult): £10.50 day / £21.00 season; Student: £11.50 day / £23.00 season; Senior (concession): £11.50 day / £23.00 season; Family: 1 adult + 2 children £31.50, 1 adult + 3 children £41.00, 2 adults + 1 child £35.00, 2 adults + 2 children £44.00, 2 adults + 3 children £54.00; Under 3s free. Essential carers accompanying a paying disabled visitor admitted free.
Typical visit Not provided yet
Age fit Not specified
Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway Works, opposite the Swindon Designer Outlet. The museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway. Highlights include iconic GWR locomotives, storytelling displays about Swindon Works, a station platform, and interactive exhibits such as a GWR Signal Box and train driver simulator.

When to go

Opening calendar

Monday to Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm); Sunday: 11:00am – 4:00pm (last entry 3:00pm). Platform One Café: Monday to Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 3:00pm. STEAM Shop: 10:00am – 5:00pm (Mon–Sat), 11:00am – 4:00pm (Sun).

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission
Adult (16+): £14.00 day / £28.00 season; Child (3-15, must be accompanied by an adult): £10.50 day / £21.00 season; Student: £11.50 day / £23.00 season; Senior (concession): £11.50 day / £23.00 season; Family: 1 adult + 2 children £31.50, 1 adult + 3 children £41.00, 2 adults + 1 child £35.00, 2 adults + 2 children £44.00, 2 adults + 3 children £54.00; Under 3s free. Essential carers accompanying a paying disabled visitor admitted free.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Platform One CaféSTEAM ShopMuseum interactives including GWR Signal Box and train driver simulatorAccessible toilets fitted with call pointFree loan of wheelchair or motorised scooter (booking required)Baby and adult changing facilitiesLow-level counters at the Ticket Desk, Shop and CaféInduction loop system at the Ticket Desk
Accessibility
Fully accessible, with lifts and ramps giving wheelchair and pushchair access throughout the museum. Disabled toilet facilities available, subtitled video and large print information panels, easy to read signage, automatic entrance doors, and free admission for one essential carer per paying disabled visitor.
Parking
Not provided yet
Dogs
Guide, Hearing and Assistance dogs welcome (dog bowls available).

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