King George V, built in 1927, was larger and more powerful than earlier locomotives.
In celebration of the 90th anniversary of King George V, which was built in 1927, we are looking at old inventions and creating new ones!
Our friendly learning team will give you some creative ideas as we celebrate 'the King's 90th Birthday!
Meet the Railway Workers (All ages)
15 April, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Take this amazing opportunity to meet real GWR engine drivers and signalmen who will show you the controls and bring the great railway story to life!
Just head for No. 4073 Caerphilly Castle and you’ll find our friendly STEAM volunteers to welcome you aboard!
Children also get a special GWR certificate when they ‘change the points’ in STEAM’s authentic GWR Signal Box.
This unique experience is free with standard admission and to STEAM Season Ticket holders.
Special Detective Activity Box (Age guide: 6-12 yrs)
Available every day, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Have heaps of fun following clues on our mystery activity trail! Our unique STEAM Detective Box includes a fun mystery trail that takes you around the Museum plus GWR puzzles.
The box comes complete with a magnifying glass and secret message pen. So get set for uncovering important evidence as you explore intriguing hands-on objects and famous steam engines!
Cost: £5 per box in addition to the standard STEAM ticket price.
Find the Numbers Trail (Age guide: 5-9 yrs)
Every day, 10.00am – 5.00pm
As you travel around the Museum, you’ll see many different numbers, big and small.
Follow our fascinating trail to find numbers in some very surprising places!
Track It Down Trail (Age guide: under 5 yrs)
Every day, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Hunt for objects, shapes and colours and get really involved with STEAM’s interactive displays and hands-on exhibits. You'll be amazed at the exciting things you discover!
Work It Out! Trail (Age guide: 5-9 yrs)
Every Day, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Take up the challenge and explore famous locomotives, even walk underneath 80 tonnes of metal as you work out the answers to some intriguing questions.
The above trails are free with standard admission and to STEAM Season Ticket holders.
King George V: A Locomotive Legend *New* Exhibition
Every Day, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Get on board for this brand new exhibition - exploring the GWR's reasons for designing and building the 'King Class' locomotives - as you have fun getting to know the totally awesome King George V!
1927 - Have I Got Old News for You *New* Exhibition
Every Day, 10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss this quirky exhibition (in the Museum's Speed to the West area), looking at important GWR and worldwide events happening in 1927 (the year King George V was built). This exhibition is part of our special 'KGV90' year as we celebrate King George V's 90th Birthday!
Free with standard admission and to STEAM Season Ticket holders.
Play Areas for Young Children
Every Day, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Very young children really get to use their imagination with the Museum’s dedicated play areas which include play tables for colouring fun and interactive wooden toys, specially designed for little ones.
Platform One Café
Open Every Day, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
To keep everyone's energy levels up, the Museum's Platform One Café has a whole range of tempting meals and refreshments to suit all tastes and budgets. (There’s a 5% discount in the Café to STEAM Season Ticket holders too.)
STEAM Season Tickets** Offer Amazing Value
Did you know that a STEAM Season Ticket pays for itself in just two visits! It's easy to apply and you can get your ticket straight away at the STEAM ticket desk. So what are you waiting for? See our Season Ticket and Day Ticket prices:
Ticket Prices
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Day Ticket |
Season Ticket** |
Adult: |
£8.90 |
£17.85 |
Child (3-16 yrs): |
£6.60 |
£13.65 |
Student: |
£7.15 |
£14.70 |
Senior: |
£7.15 |
£14.70 |
Family (1 adult, 1 child: |
£15.50 |
£26.25 |
Family (1 adult, 2 children): |
£20.00 |
£30.45 |
Family (1 adult, 3 children): |
£26.25 |
£36.75 |
Family (2 adults, 1 child): |
£22.00 |
£32.55 |
Family (2 adults, 2 children): |
£28.25 |
£38.85 |
Family (2 adults, 3 children): |
£33.00 |
£43.00 |
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Under 3s: |
FREE |
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** Season Tickets give you a whole year of unlimited visits to STEAM, excluding special events. Terms and conditions apply. Please see
STEAM Season TicketGood to Know
STEAM is fully accessible is open every day:
Mon-Sat 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (last admission at 4.00 pm) and
Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm (last admission 3.00pm.
Please note that under 16s must be supervised by an adult at STEAM.
There’s free parking at the Swindon Designer Outlet car parks. Please ask for details at the STEAM ticket desk.
We look forward to seeing you soon!