STEAM Museum Swindon GWR Railway Museum

Researched and published by The Swindon Post. Last reviewed 5 February 2026.

STEAM Museum Swindon (also known as the Swindon railway museum or GWR museum Swindon) tells the story of the Great Western Railway. The Museum of the Great Western Railway is on the historic Swindon Works site, with locomotives, interactive displays, and exhibitions about the people who built and ran the railways. A great day out for families and railway enthusiasts – Steam Swindon at its best.

STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon
STEAM Museum celebrates Swindon's railway heritage. Credit: Chris Morgan / Geograph (CC-BY-SA)

Key Information

Website
steam-museum.org.uk
Phone
01793 466 646
Location
Swindon Works, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2TA. Get directions
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm), Sun 10am–4pm (last entry 3pm)

What to see

STEAM houses iconic GWR locomotives including 'Caerphilly Castle' and 'King George V', plus interactive displays and a GWR Signal Box train driver simulator. Exhibits tell the story of the railway workers who made Swindon famous.

There's a station platform showcasing GWR elegance and glamour, and the museum runs a programme of temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Admission

Day tickets and season tickets are available. Book online in advance or on the day. Season tickets (£27.60 adult) pay for themselves in two visits and include free entry to Lydiard House and Wessex museum partners.

STEAM Museum admission (Feb 2026)
TicketDaySeason (12 months)
Adult (16+)£13.80£27.60
Child (3–15)£10.20£20.40
Concession (65+, student)£11.10£22.20
Under 3sFreeFree
2 adults + 2 children£43.20£64.80

Source: STEAM Museum

Season ticket benefits

Free entry to Lydiard House, Salisbury Museum, Dorset Museum, Poole Museum and Wiltshire Museum when you show your STEAM Season Ticket. Excludes special events.

Getting there

STEAM is on Kemble Drive, next to the Swindon Designer Outlet Village. There's parking on site. It's a short walk from Swindon station. See steam-museum.org.uk/visit for directions.

Events and exhibitions

STEAM runs special exhibitions and events throughout the year – from family activities like Little Locos to film screenings, Comic Con, and the Great Western Brick Show. See What's On at STEAM for upcoming events, or check steam-museum.org.uk/whats-on for the full programme.

Book tickets or a season pass

Last entry 4pm Mon–Sat, 3pm Sun. Special events have separate admission.

Book at steam-museum.org.uk

References & sources

  1. STEAM Museum – Ticket Information (accessed February 2026)

Information correct as of February 2026. Opening hours and prices can change. Always check steam-museum.org.uk before you visit.