NSW Rail Museum

Historic trains and rides in Thirlmere

Railway & Tramway
Museum
Indoor
Thirlmere

About

At Thirlmere, families can walk through historic locomotives and carriages, then add a weekend heritage train ride on the Loop Line. The museum is open 10am–4pm on weekdays and 9am–5pm on weekends. Museum-only tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children aged 2–17; under twos enter free. There is a kiosk, picnic lawns and step-free museum access, though heritage trains cannot take prams or non-folding wheelchairs onboard.

Opening Hours

Monday
10am – 4pm(Weekday hours.)
Tuesday
10am – 4pm(Weekday hours.)
Wednesday
10am – 4pm(Weekday hours.)
Thursday
10am – 4pm(Weekday hours.)
Friday
10am – 4pm(Weekday hours.)
Saturday
9am – 5pm(Weekend hours.)
SundayToday
9am – 5pm(Weekend hours.)

Admissions

Museum only
Adult Admission$15
Concession$10
Child Admission$5
Free EntryFree
Museum and train ride
Adult Admission$35
Concession$25
Child Admission$15
Free EntryFree

Where you'll be

NSW Rail Museum

10 Barbour Road
644 km

NSW Rail Museum

10 Barbour Road

What you'll experience

Food & Drinks

Cafe or food/drink options are available.

Outdoor Space

A materially usable outdoor play, exploration, or relaxation area is part of the experience; not merely an outdoor setting.

Parking Available

Visitor parking is explicitly available, but the source does not establish whether it is free or paid.

Picnic & BBQ Facilities

Dedicated picnic tables, picnic areas, or barbecue facilities are explicitly available at the destination.

Stroller Friendly

Suitable for prams and strollers.

Toilets On Site

Toilets are available for visitors.

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Good to know

Open 10am–4pm Monday to Friday and 9am–5pm on weekends.

Organiser

NR

NSW Rail Museum

Explore historic locomotives and carriages, interactive exhibitions and heritage train rides at Australia’s premier rail heritage destination. Visitors can step inside a steam locomotive, discover historic railway vehicles and follow the story of NSW railways through the Great Train Hall and the historic Loop Line.
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