4-19 JULY 2026
Steam train rides
4-19 July
Experience a 40-minute steam train ride behind an historic steam locomotive along the original Great Southern Railway!
Steam train rides run daily, departing Thirlmere Station to Buxton and return at: 11.00am | 12.15pm | 2.00pm
🕰️ Total journey: 40 minutes return
🎟️ Museum + train ride ticket required.
Junkyard Beats' Musical Garden
6,7,9 13,14,16 July
From 11am to 3pm on select days, jam out with Junkyard Beats with their musical garden!
Transform ordinary household items and recycled materials into musical instruments that are guaranteed to amaze and inspire about music and sustainability.
Games and activites
During your visit, enjoy mini-train rides*, a range of giant yard games, Brio tables, colouring in, and more. Plus, explore Australia's largest collection of heritage rollingstock!
* selected days
Food and drink options
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.