NSW Rail Museum

Museum Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia

What to expect

The NSW Rail Museum is a railway museum showcasing Australia's largest collection of heritage rolling stock and a diverse range of interactive exhibits. Visitors can climb aboard the cab of an old steam locomotive, explore a mail van, walk through a prison van, and admire the Governor General's carriage. The museum also features the Great Train Hall with an impressive collection of locomotives, carriages, and wagons, each with a unique story to tell. The Roundhouse, one of only three in NSW of its size, offers a 'behind the scenes' look at the maintenance and conservation of the heritage fleet. The museum operates steam heritage trains on the Picton – Mittagong railway line and hosts the Thirlmere Festival of Steam in March each year, making it a great place to visit with family and friends

Plan your family visit to the NSW Rail Museum with these blog insights 👇

NSW Rail Museum with Kids : Exploring Sydney Trains

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the museum and its various exhibits, including the Main Exhibition Building, the Great Train Hall, and the Roundhouse

Highlights: The kids loved climbing and running through the trains, and the parents enjoyed learning about the history of Sydney Trains ✨

The Best Museums in Sydney to Visit with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the NSW Rail Museum to explore the history of trains in NSW and go for a ride on a vintage train

Highlights: The kids loved the Thomas the Tank Engine days and the opportunity to ride on a vintage train, and we all enjoyed learning about the history of trains in NSW ✨