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The Workshops Rail Museum is an AUD20 million wholly interactive authentic heritage and cultural experience located at Australia's oldest operating railway workshop.
Hands-on exhibits and multi-media encounters bring rail to life with modern displays, train simulators, real trains to climb aboard, the Nippers Railway kid zone and the largest model railway of Queensland. The Workshops Rail Museum also plays host to a range of exhibitions and exciting school holiday events throughout the year, including the annual "Day out with Thomas" event.
Take a tour into Queensland Rail's active heritage workshops to see the gems of the State's heritage Steam Train fleet being restored and maintained. See sparks fly and feel the heat of the furnaces as you enter the largest industrial site in Australia open for public access. Enclosed footwear required.
The Workshops Rail Museum is part of the Queensland Museum and winner of Australian and Queensland Tourism Awards for Heritage and Cultural Tourism.
Attraction Opening Times
Note: Open 0930 to 1700 seven days a week including most public holidays. Closed only on Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day.
Children Friendly
The Workshops Rail Museum is a child friendly venue with a number of displays and activities designed especially for children, including the popular Nippers Railway.
Accessibility
The Workshops Rail Museum is a disabled friendly venue with disabled toilets, flat surfaces and ramps for all displays and exhibitions.
* Cafe * Car park * Catering * Coach Parking * Conference/Event Facilities * Assisted Wheelchair Access * Wheelchair Access * Parking for the Disabled * Disabled Toilet Facilities * First aid equipment * Guide * Interpretive Centre * Interactive Centre * Picnic Area * Public Toilet * Shaded Area * Sheltered Area
Experiences
* The Arts * Cultural * Educational Tourism * Historic/Heritage * Rail * Shopping
The Workshops Rail Museum Photo Gallery
The Workshops Rail Museum Rates
RATE TYPE
RATE
Child (CHILD) (Valid until 2011-03-31)
$0.00
Concession (CONCESSION) Group rate of 15 or more people, must be pre-booked. Presentation of concession card required. (Valid until 2011-03-31)
$15.00
Adult (ADULT) Group rate of 15 or more people, must be pre-booked. (Valid until 2011-03-31)
The Workshops Rail Museum is an AUD20 million wholly interactive authentic heritage and cultural experience located at Australia's oldest operating railway workshop.
