Visitor information

Dates of opening:

Usually open 2nd and 4th Sunday each month (see Museum Calendar for all dates of opening).

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2025 Hours of opening:

10:00 to 15:00 (10 am to 3 pm)

2025 Train times:

11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00

• • • Buy tickets online (see below), select the train/tram ride you want -- it is identified on your ticket(s) by the Train Number and Departure Time. Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the specified departure time of your train. 

    • We recommend you allow a minimum of 1.5 hours, to gain maximum value for your visit.

Single visit

Includes — Museum Admission and unlimited rides:

Adults: $20

Concession: $17 ** 

Companion Card holder support person: Complimentary entry **

Children (aged 4-17 incl): $14

Infants (under 4): FREE

Family: $60 (includes: 2 Adults & 2 Children)

** Holders of Student card (students over 17), Senior's card, Pensioner concession or Companion card. Card must be shown on request otherwise adult price will apply. 

(Note: The above prices are subject to change without notice).

Annual pass

Adults: $50

Concession: $42.50 **

Children (aged 4-17 incl): $35

Infants (under 4): FREE

Family: $150.00 (includes: 2 Adults & 2 Children)

Annual pass benefits

• Unlimited Valley Heights museum entry * 

• Unlimited heritage train or tram rides *

• Pre-sale ticket offers for special events such as Blue Mountains Steam FunFest and other museum events

* excludes specially priced events.

​An annual pass is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Mid Week Visits and Special Openings outside our usual open days can be arranged. 

Advance notice of at least 4-6 weeks is required to allow Museum volunteer resources to be available. 

Prices available upon application. Surcharges may apply.

To organize a Group or Mid Week visit please contact us by email, phone or post.

The Valley Heights Rail Museum has:

• Accessible toilets

• Single level access to all areas

Parking

• There are 3 designated bays for disabled parking.

Please be advised

• Some exhibits are accessible only by stairs.

• Steam train rides are only accessible via stairs.

• Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the NSW Rail Museum grounds or on our heritage train rides. Accredited assistance dogs are excepted.

How to find us: click here for location map and access options from local railway stations.