All aboard! Travel back in time to the golden age of rail travel, at Canberra Railway Museum!
Based in Kingston, one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs and once its industrial heart, the museum’s exhibits will take you through over 100 years of history. The Australian Capital Territory has a deep connection to the railways, and you can learn all about it here!
Opening Hours
Normal trading hours
Sunday 10am to 3pm
ACT Public Holidays 10am to 3pm
ACT school holidays & Canberra and Region Heritage Festival
We are open on additional days through the ACT school holidays (3rd to 20th April) & the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival (11th April to 10th May).
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm.
See the Events List for all the dates the museum is open
Admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for concessions, $5 for children (5–15 years) and free for children (0–5 years).
Free parking is available at the front of the museum.
Information on our participation in the 2026 Canberra Region Heritage Festival can be found in our Blogs.
Volunteering Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering in a unique environment?
There are a variety of tasks where you can contribute and learn new skills.
Become a member or renew online
To find out more about becoming a Canberra Railway Museum member or to renew your current membership.
