Every month we feature a GWR object, providing an opportunity to explore it in more detail.
May
Find out about May 2025's Object of the Month the St John's Ambulance Association Gold Medal, which is currently on display at STEAM.
April
Discover the history behind this interesting item.
March
March’s Object of the Month is the InterCity 125 Swallow logo that we have just put on display in our newly interpreted introduction space.
February
February’s Object of the Month is this unique Register of Apprentices dating from 1908.
January
Explore our scrimshaw shell dates from the early 1860s.
December
Explore a fascinating model workshop, made between 1880 and 1900 by three generations of the Jewell family.
November
Explore a rare locomotive Driver Training Manual from WWII, 'The Steam Locomotive'. Discover more about this piece of railway history.
October
Discover the fascinating history behind locomotive nameplates at STEAM Museum’s October 2024 Object of the Month.
September
Find out more about September 2024 object of the month a fireman’s helmet from the 1950's.
August
August’s Object of the Month is an exciting new addition to STEAM’s collection. It is a GWR Policeman’s helmet badge.
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