WHAT’S ON
Join us for a variety of events, running throughout the year
Driver's Cab Tours - 91131 'Henry Royce'
DATES:
26th September 2026
TIME: Timed tours throughout the day
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and stories of a record breaking engine. Tours will guided by LNER Driver Ross Clark and will last around 40 minutes. Tickets can be booked in advance or secured on the day subject to availability.
BY DONATION. BOOKING REQUIRED
Find out more details and book tickets here.
Doors Open Weekend 2026
DATES:
19/20 September 2026
TIME: During opening hours
Come and meet the people who keep the collection alive. See traditional skills in action. Step inside the cabs of our historic engines. And find out how the knowledge of Scotland’s railway past is being carried forward into the future.
ENTRY IS FREE
Find out more details here.
Journey of a Night-Time through Time
DATES:
May – October 2026
TIME: During opening hours
NEW FOR 2026 – Travel through time from 1935 to the 2000s in our newly accessible sleeper carriages and see how people made their home on the rails across the years.
ENTRY INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE
Find out more details here.
Railway Creatures of the Night
DATES:
May – October 2026
TIME: During opening hours
NEW FOR 2026 – Explore a night-time world of wild railway users in our interactive learning space, curated with help from local wildlife groups, schools and community partners.
ENTRY INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE
Visit our blog for more from our Museum naturalist, Chris.
Family Friendly Sensory Trail
SELECT DATES:
May – October 2026
TIME: During opening hours
NEW FOR 2026 – Sniff out some scent-sational new railway stories. Explore the exhibition halls and discover the sounds and smells of the railway at night. Bring your completed trail quiz sheet back to the front desk and collect a special prize from our Exhibition sponsor, Caledonian Sleeper.
ENTRY INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE
Pick up your quiz sheet at the desk.
Biodiversity Recording around Bo'ness
SELECT DATES:
All year round
TIME: During site opening hours
We are recording species so that we can protect our environment and help future generations understand the natural history of Scotland’s railways. Next time you see an interesting plant or animal around our site, visit iRecord and share it. Look out for guided nature walks later in the year.
FREE TO ALL
Talk to our team and find out how you can get involved.
Storytelling Sessions
SELECT DATES:
New dates to be announced (not currently booking)
TIME: 10.00-11.00am
Join us as we share a different railway themed story each month. A great opportunity for toddlers to get involved with some fun, interactive storytelling.
FREE (booking required)
To book your space please email museum@srps.org.uk
STEM Club (8-12 years)
SELECT DATES:
New dates to be announced (not currently booking)
TIME: 10.00-11.00am
Take part in fun STEM activities from creating structures from marshmallows to building bridges. Suitable for ages 8-12.
FREE (booking required)
To book your space please email museum@srps.org.uk
Conservation in Action
SELECT DATES:
Last Saturday of each month
TIME: 10.30am-2.00pm
Meet our Conservation Crew, find out how we care for our collections, and get involved.
ENTRY INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE
Contact museum@srps.org.uk for full details.
Winter Talks series 2026
SELECT DATES:
October 2025 – March 2026
TIME: 7.30-9.00pm
Join us on Zoom for fascinating talks, new research, and all the news from around Bo’ness.
BY DONATION
Contact office@srps.org.uk or see blog for full details
Activities
Explore our downloadable activities. Start your fun before you arrive, bring them with you for your visit or continue the excitement when you get home!
