VISIT US
Find out about our opening times, location, admission fees and accessibility
OPENING HOURS
Our main season runs from April until October, plus we are open for special events across the year.
February Half Term 2026
Open 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 & 18 February from 11:00 – 15:00 (last admission 14:30)
April – October 2026
Open on train running days.
11:00 – 16:30 (last admission 16:00)
LOCATION
TRAVEL BY CAR
Bo’ness Station is in the town centre and has lots of free parking. M9 J5 or J3 then follow the brown tourist signs to Bo’ness and the railway. Satnav, EH51 9AQ. If you are travelling by an electric vehicle, there are 5 electric car charging points (connectors) available at Union Street Car Park, less than 5 minutes walk from the station.
TRAVEL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Linlithgow is the nearest mainline station. Visitors should alight here and make their way to Linlithgow Cross and the bus stop outside The Four Marys pub. Please see www.travellinescotland.com or call 0871 200 2233 for information about bus services.
TRAVEL BY TAXI
You can get a taxi with Express Taxis by calling 01506 824244. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle
PARKING
We have a free car park with accessible parking spaces. From the car park to the entrance there is level access via the accessible crossing at the footbridge.
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ADMISSION PRICES
Adult £7
Under 5s FREE
Child (5-16 years) £3
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £15
Carer FREE (proof required)
BKR Ticket Holders
Adult £5
Child (up to 16 years) FREE
Annual Passes – Unlimited visits in 12 months
Adult £15
Under 5s FREE
Child (5-16 years) £3
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £25
The Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Miniature Railway, Station Buffet and main Gift Shop are open on select days, April – October.
ACCESSIBILITY
LEVEL ACCESS
The accessible crossing by the footbridge at Bo’ness Station provides level access to the Museum of Scottish Railways.
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There is level access from the main entrance to:
- Toilets including disabled toilet with baby changing
- Small gift shop
- Small café area
- Main exhibition halls
- Viewing Gallery – level access and a wheelchair accessible lift. Accessible toilets are also located in this building.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
- Two exhibition halls – level access throughout the Museum. We have where possible provided ramp access to a selection of vehicles on display
- Display Shelter – level access and is located on the Visitor Trail
- Viewing Gallery where you can see restoration in action – level access and a wheelchair accessible lift for access to the Viewing Gallery
MAIN ENTRANCE
- Level access to the Museum is via the accessible crossing. Access is also available over the footbridge
- Tickets to the Museum are purchased in advance online, at our front desk or at the Station Booking Office on running days