Exhibitions
In addition to all the fantastic interactive exhibits at Head of Steam, the museum also boasts two Temporary Exhibition Rooms, which feature a range of historical and artistic displays that change throughout the year.
The History of North Road Station
Wednesday 4th January 2012 to 30th December 2012
Main Museum Platform Area
A fascinating history of North Road Station - now the Head of Steam Museum - from its opening in 1842. Why was the station built where it was? Why was it later extended? Did another station exist before it? And why did the station nearly close in the 1960s? All will be revealed! Normal museum entrance fee applies.
Hot Coals and Ash
Saturday 7th April to Saturday 19th May 2012
An exhibition of Railway Art by local artist Steven Fox. Normal museum entrance fee applies.
Art-A-Track
26th May to 24th June 2012
Discover original railway related artwork from the museum's own watercolour and oil collection. Normal museum entrance fee applies.
A Speck of Light
2nd July to 28th September 2012
A new temporary exhibition for 2012 by artist Andy Taylor. Normal museum entrance fee applies.
Titanic Exhibition
3rd October 2012 until 31st March 2013
‘Titanic Honour & Glory’, voted by The Times newspaper one of the top 5 exhibitions in the country, is set to dock at Head of Steam Museum, Darlington as part of its Titanic centenary tour commemorating the 100th anniversary of the tragedy, from October 2012 to March 2013 in a huge treat for audiences throughout Darlington and the north east of England. The exhibition has never been seen before in Darlington, and is set to draw crowds from as far away as Scotland, northern England and the midlands. Head of Steam will be putting on a full range of events and presentations to accompany this major exhibition, including illustrated talks and children’s craft activities.