Summer Days at the Workshops Rail Museum

Make tracks to The Workshops Rail Museum these summer school holidays for Summer Days at The Workshops Rail Museum. Here children can run away with the circus, see real life steam trains, diesel locomotives and more.

All aboard! First stop: Circus Train

Run away with the circus these school holidays and try your hand at juggling, hula loop, balance and more.

• See the special exhibition Circus Train and hear the delightful story of the circuses that travelled through Queensland by rail.
• Practice your acrobatic skills in the Circus Camp zone, or hone your aim and hand eye coordination in a game of Bean Bag Toss and Crazy Quoits. 
• Dress up as your favourite circus character or animal.
• Head to the Museum's maker space Creation Station and create a pair of elephant ears or a clown’s hat with puzzles and stories to read.

Next stop: Underworld: Mugshots from the Roaring Twenties

Something for the parents. Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties.

• See 130 compelling mugshots taken by police between 1920-30.
• Learn about the era, justice and photography, and snap a family mugshot at the selfie wall.

Final Destination: Train Simulators, Model Railway, Kids Adventure Playground plus more

Don't miss all the family train favourites.

• See real life steam and diesel locomotives.
• Drive a train simulator.
• Let loose in the indoor adventure playground Nippers Railway.
• See the model railway.

Your day out planner:

• Plan to spend 3 hours+ to enjoy all the activities.
• Pack a picnic & snacks to enjoy in the grounds, or buy lunch at the Cafe.
• Free parking.

All programming and exhibits are included with Museum entry:

• Family ticket $44.50 (2 adults and up to 4 children)
• Adult $14.50
• Concession $12.50
• Child (3-15 years) $11.50
• Child (under 3 years of age) FREE