Where rail heritage comes to life!

  • Immerse students in rail heritage.
  • Guide-led or self-guided options.
  • Includes comprehensive pre and post visit resources.
  • Railmotor rides available (minimum 50 pax).

The NSW Rail Museum is one hour from Sydney, and tells the story of NSW rail history through Australia’s largest showcase of rolling stock, railway objects and memorabilia. From steam and diesel engines, to the electrification of the system in 1926 and how that impacts our suburban rail network today, allow your students to engage with rail history in the state's only rail museum.

Students gain insight into the way in which the railways changed lives by bringing people together, transporting goods and services across great distances and into new areas, providing people with jobs and building communities.

Supporting resources such as comprehensive Teachers Notes, a pre-visit slideshow and post-visit revision sheets are freely available from the museum website to help teachers plan for and get the most out of their visit.

Curriculum Links

History
Early stage 1 – Personal and family histories
Stage 1 – Present and past family life
Stage 1 – The past in the present
Stage 2 – Community and remembrance
Stage 3 – The Australian colonies

Science
Stage 1 & 2 – Physical world
Stage 1, 2 & 3 – Material world
Stage 1, 2 & 3 – Built environments
Stage 1, 2 & 3 – Products

Suitable for: 
Primary
Year 1
Year 2
Special Needs
Amenities: 
Bus Parking
Additional Information: 

Bookings
Bookings for school groups must be made in advance. For more information call  1300 11 55 99 or email [email protected]

 

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Physical Address: 
10 Barbour Road
Thirlmere NSW 2572
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Phone Number: 
02 4683 6800
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Opening Timings: 
Open everyday. Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9.00am - 4.00pm