Steam train rides
Step back in time with a steam train ride behind a magnificent 122-year-old locomotive and relax in beautifully restored former NSW Government Railway carriages.
Steam train rides run daily from 5–20 July 2025, departing Thirlmere Station to Buxton and return at: 10.30am | 12.00pm | 2.00pm
🕰️ Total journey: 40 minutes return
🎟️ Museum + train ride ticket required.
Enjoy wonders of science
Spark curiosity these school holidays with Fizzics Education!
Get hands-on with exciting science experiments and be amazed by explosive reactions in the Chemistry Show, or dive into the world of motion in the Forces, Friction & Movement Workshop.
Available Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays during the school holidays:
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12.00pm – Chemistry Show
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2.00pm – Forces, Friction & Movement Workshop
Science has never been this much fun!
🕰️ Total session time: 45 minutes
🎟️ Included FREE with museum entry.
Explore Australia's largest collection of heritage rolling stock
Whether it's the stunning Governor General's Carriage or the Rail Pay Bus – used for transporting employees’ wages all over the state's rail system, we have something interesting to see at every corner.
Games and activites
During your visit, enjoy mini-train rides*, a range of giant yard games, Brio tables, colouring in, and more.
* selected days
Food and drink options
On weekends and during the school holidays, a small range of drinks, tea, coffee, pre-made sandwiches, salads and snacks are available from the NSW Rail Museum Kiosk.
You can also visit one of the many local cafes, pubs or restaurants — either before or after your visit to the NSW Rail Museum. For more information on local eateries visit the Visit Wollondilly website.
Picnic areas
With over 10,000 square metres of lawns and sheltered picnic tables, the grounds are the perfect place to have a picnic – don’t forget a rug!
Tickets
TICKET TYPE
Adult
Concession
Child (aged 2-17)
Infant (under 2)
Member / Annual Pass holder
MUSEUM ONLY
$15
$10
$5
FREE
FREE
MUSEUM + TRAIN RIDE
$35
$25
$15
FREE
FREE
Visiting more than once? Why not become an Annual Pass holder.
Terms and conditions
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All tickets are for entry to the NSW Rail Museum from 10.00am to 4.00pm on weekdays and 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekends.
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'Museum only' includes all activities, except a steam train ride.
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Please be sure of your availability before you book as there are NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES offered.
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Children under 2 are admitted FREE but must sit on adults lap during train ride.
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The NSW Rail Museum reserves the right to change locomotive power without notice, however will endeavour to notify customers of this change should the need arise for operational reasons.
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See link to full Terms & Conditions at bottom of page.