DESCRIPTION
Explore The Workshops Rail Museum, an interactive and authentic heritage and cultural experience located at the home of Australia’s oldest working railway workshop. An exciting adventure for kids and rail enthusiasts of all ages, the museum brings history to life with a range of hands-on exhibits, multi-media encounters and stories related to the steam locomotives and machinery. The museum is home to over 15 exhibits just waiting to be discovered explaining the role rail has played in our world.
Located a short drive from Brisbane in Ipswich, The Workshops Rail Museum, part of the Queensland Museum Network, is winner of Australian and Queensland Tourism Awards for Heritage & Cultural Tourism. The museum is open daily from 9:30am to 4pm and guests must wear closed in footwear to embark on the Heritage Railway Workshops Tour – a must-see for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the operating workshop.
Note
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Inclusions
- General Admission into the Museum, which has more than 15 interactive exhibitions
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
Highlights
- Train simulators
- Tours of the Heritage Railways Workshops
- Huge model railway
- Beautifully restored heritage locomotives and carriages
- Indoor adventure playground Nippers Railway
- Fun-filled school holiday event
Operating Hours
- Open from 9.30am to 4pm 7 days a week. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, ANZAC Day and Good Friday
Location
- North Street, North Ipswich, QLD. The Museum is just 40 minutes by car from the centre of Brisbane
What To Bring
- Enclosed footwear is required for a Heritage Railway Workshops Tour
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of entry
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
