Canberra Railway Museum
Overview
All aboard for a step back in time at Canberra Railway Museum!
Located in the historic suburb of Kingston, take a guided tour with the friendly and knowledgeable volunteers and be whisked away to the golden age of rail travel.
The collection includes locomotives, carriages, and artefacts, from across more than 100 years! Ride in style aboard a luxury Pullman carriage, make yourself comfy in a Southern Aurora sleeping car, or man the controls of a vintage railmotor!
The museum is home to historic locomotive 1210, one of the oldest surviving steam engines in Australia, and the very first train to arrive in Canberra all the way back in 1914.
Canberra Railway Museum is open every Sunday 10am-3pm. They are also open on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday during ACT school holidays, as well as all public holidays except Christmas.
“Interesting museum”
Reviewed 8mos ago by Tamsin HA large selection of trains to look at. It was great you could "board" the trains via a small wooden staircase and see inside. A nice way to spend an hour or two.
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Informative and Interactive”
Reviewed 2yrs ago by MagpieBecCarriages to walk through. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Adults and children (9-12 age group) thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Although not as sizeable as Thirlmere, the open carriages and...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Congratulations to the Volunteers who operate this Museum”
Reviewed 3yrs ago by Christopher172Whilst this Museum is small by comparison to Thirlmere and the Ipswich Railway Workshops, I was greatly impressed by the enthusiasm, knowledge and passion displayed by the volunteers operating the...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorFacilities
- Carpark
- Enquiry Desk
- Family Friendly
- Gallery / Museum
- Lawn / Gardens
- Non Smoking
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop