STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Type: Museum

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. The Museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway - 'God’s Wonderful Railway' - a railway network that, through the pioneering vision and genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was regarded as the most advanced in the world. This year STEAM celebrates 175 years of the Great Western Railway! The Museum is open 10:00 - 17:00 daily.

Opening Times

2010 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

Tickets Information

Free admission to carers or helpers assisting a disabled visitor

Road Directions

Follow the brown tourist signs for the Outlet Centre, Great Western Heritage Area, or the ‘M’ for STEAM Museum sign. STEAM can be found to the left of the Food Court entrance of the Outlet Centre. STEAM can also be reached through the ‘at home’ section of the Outlet Centre. Retain your admission ticket and claim free parking at the Outlet Centre car park. Details are available when visitors buy their admission tickets at STEAM.

Public Transport Directions

Walking from Swindon railway station – turn right outside the station and walk along Station Road towards Emlyn Square, staying on the right-hand side of the road. Walk through the second underpass on the right – signed Great Western Business Centre, and up the ramp at the end. At the top of the ramp, you will see the National Monuments Record Centre on your right. Walk past the NMRC, turn left and follow the pedestrian route to STEAM. At the far end, turn left for the main entrance. This is a 10- to 15-minute walk.