Thursday, 2 October – Thursday, 28 October 2025 (various times)
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, Plymouth Athenaeum’s Art Group will be holding a special exhibition of original paintings and drawings inspired by all things rail related during October 2025.
Capturing the spirit of rail from the age of steam to the present day, the exhibition celebrates rail’s history of connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world.
The exibition, which is free and open to everyone, will be available to view at during the times listed below.
Opening Times:
Thursday, 2 October 10am-12noon.
Tuesday, 7 October 10am-12noon.
Thursday, 9 October 10am-12noon.
Tuesday, 14 October 10am-12noon.
Thursday, 16 October 10am-12noon.
Tuesday, 21 October 10am-12noon.
Thursday, 23 October 10am-12noon.
Tuesday, 28 October 10am-12noon.
Thursday, 30 October 10am-12noon.
This event is part of Railway 200, a year-long nationwide partnership-led campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway and inspire a new generation of young pioneering talent to choose a career in rail.
The modern railway was a British innovation that’s continued its journey across the globe. Through a
year-long series of activities and events, Railway 200 will explore how rail shaped Britain and the world.
The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, 1825, connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world.