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| The Workshops Rail Museum is the newest campus of the Queensland Museum, and winner of the 2007 Australian Tourism Award for Heritage and Cultural Tourism.
It is an inspiring place full of big machinery, colourful multimedia experiences, glimpses into the future and of course, reflections on the past.
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Location
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North Street, North Ipswich Queensland, 4305, Australia
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The Workshops Rail Museum is not what you would call your 'every day' museum. It isn't a quiet place - there is everything from huge steam locomotives to massive, one-tonne hammers that make stacks of sound. It's a Museum where you can:
try your hand at driving a big, rumbling train on a simulator;
relive the romance of rail with beautifully restored heritage locomotives and carriages;
become a ‘Nipper' for the day and play in the bright, colourful and educational Nippers Railway; and
step back in time and see sparks fly on a Behind the Scenes Tour of the Working Workshops.
There are over 15 exhibition zones that each bring to life a different aspect of the rail in Queensland story.
The Workshops Rail Museum is also home to a popular events program. Day out with Thomas, Wizards and Witches Express, Circus Train, Toyland Express, Queensland Model Railway Show, Bunny Eggventures, and Santa Celebration are just a taste of what is on offer throughout the year.
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Directions: Follow the Ipswich Motorway from Brisbane. When you arrive in Ipswich, follow the brown tourist signs to the Museum. Alternatively, follow the Ipswich Motorway from Brisbane, onto the Warrego Highway. Then take the Mount Crosby exit and follow the brown tourist signs to the Museum. |
| Our Opening Hours are 9:30am to 5:00pm daily (closed Good Friday, ANZAC Day and Christmas Day) |
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Awards
2008 Queensland Tourism Award - Heritage & Cultural Tourism
2007 Australian Tourism Award - Heritage & Cultural Tourism
2007 Queensland Tourism Award - Heritage & Cultural Tourism
2005 Queensland Tourism Award - Heritage & Cultural Tourism
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Special Events
The Great Train Robbery - 11 September to 10 October 2010
Queensland Model Railway Show - 23 & 24 October 2010
Day out with Thomas 2011 - 26 December 2010 to 30 January 2011
(these events are included in ticket entry price).
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Cancellation Policy / Terms & Conditions
Cancellations can be made up to 72 hours prior to the intented date of entry to the Museum. Should cancellations be made prior to 72 hours before the booked date the customer will be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price.
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