The National Railway Museum at Port Adelaide has almost 100 exhibits within two huge pavilions and an 1870s heritage listed goods shed, and covers operations from State, Commonwealth and private operators on the three major railway gauges used throughout Australia. It's a great place for young families and for the serious researcher, with a theatrette, display galleries, professional model railway, miniature train, and train simulator in the main pavilion, plus an archive that is open by appointment.
The Shop has a wide range of books, souvenirs, and DVDs for sale.
Open every day except Christmas Day, and from 12pm on ANZAC Day.
Absolutely top class.
This museum is not just only about old engines and carriages etc.
It is about much more.
In fact almost every facet of the railways is explained and explored with authentic items.
This includes the way life revolved around the evolvement of the railways in Australia.
A special section is dedicated to the contribution of women.
There is a large model train train working display and many other incidental objects that were part of railway life.
Very well kept and have the cleanest toilets that I have seen on Adelaide...
Warren Baird
Google review
pretty good little railway musuem with a number different stream and diesel engines on show ..plenty of old carriages and rail related items ...lots of history on SA railways and a great little mini train ride for the kids ..and adults ...good few hours for the kids to explore and learn
Emma-Jade
Google review
Really fun experience for little kids, couldn’t fault the venue at all, friendly staff and lots to look at with the cute train rides. One thing that was quite disappointing was the attitude from other senior attendees who were not at all tolerant of little children being excited and making a bit of noise, but that’s not the venues fault.. Some people just need to lighten up and remember we were all children once and that a mini train ride might be predominantly for children. Overall nice experience and we will be back :)
Kylie Sunman
Google review
Lovely little school holidays visit.
Not really my thing, but my boys loved it (5yo's)
Well set out
Lovely friendly staff/volunteers
It would have been more interesting if you could go inside more trains or even put lights in the ones you can't so you can see in them better.
Cute little train rides
Michael Holdsworth
Google review
A brilliant place with really interesting and informative exhibits. The staff, mainly volunteers, are really friendly and go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your visit. You have to have a ride on the miniature train as well! Highly recommended.