National Rail Museum

Port Adelaide, SA

Museum
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Address: 81B Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia How do we get there? Number: 08 8341 1690
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About this activity

Choo Choo...all aboard it's time for the National Rail Museum to give the whole family a fun train trip through history!

The National Rail Museum is the largest rail museum in the entire COUNTRY - how impressive is that!?

There are over 100 exhibits for you to explore, each of which represent Commonwealth, State, and private railway operators on all major rail gauges used in Australia.

Kids will love the Rail Museum as it lets them enjoy the interactive exhibits, as well as learn all about the history. They can climb into the cabs of those impressive and very HUGE steam engines, and they can even walk through some pretty elegant carriages. Imagine the kind of people that would have made journeys in these!

Choo Choo...what's that sound? It must be the sound of the FREE train rides that you can enjoy! Don't forget those conductor hats kids! The National Rail Museum is also great for educating the whole family on the amazing history of rail that we have in the country.

There are a number of educational and interactive displays that you can enjoy. You can learn all about the history of women in the railways. Through story boards, photos and exhibits, you can learn about the women who actually went with their husbands to railways construction camps and try and look after their families.

Kids can learn all about railway signalling and safe-working, and also become fully immersed in exploring The Overland - one of the countries most iconic rail journeys. 

Lots of rail run to be had at the National Rail Museum! Chugga Chugga...let's go! 

Activity location

Directions

The National Railway Museum is located within the heritage precinct of Lipson Street in Port Adelaide.

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How much does it cost?

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Adults

$17

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Children

$7 (Ages 5 to 15)

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Free Under

5 years

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Last Updates

2023

National Rail Museum FAQ’s

They are dedicated to preserving and telling the history of this amazing part of Australian culture. The railway history is so important.

Prices may vary on special events day and similar, so keep an eye out!

The Break Of Gauge shop is well stocked with railway items for all budgets including a pocket money range.

There are online materials that you can use for when you bring the students to the museum.

If you have special needs, just give them a call to see how they can offer you assistance.

You can have your birthday in the Cafeteria Car at the museum!

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