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The Railway Museum
The Railway Museum · 鉄道博物館
At the Railway Museum, see real vehicles from early locomotives to Shinkansen trains up close, then explore railway science and history displays. For driving activities, check each programme’s reservations and extra fees separately.
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Visitor information
Admission
Individual same-day admission: adults 1,600 yen; elementary, junior-high and high-school students 600 yen; preschool children aged three and over 300 yen. Advance purchase by the previous day costs 1,500, 500 and 200 yen respectively. Paid activities cost extra.
Opening hours
Open 10:00–17:00; last admission 16:30. Normally closed every Tuesday and over New Year. Check calendar exceptions and temporary closures too.
What to see at The Railway Museum
From vehicles to science and history displays
See how trains changed across eras through real vehicles, including early locomotives and Shinkansen trains. Allow plenty of museum time to explore the railway science and history displays too.
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How to get to The Railway Museum
Take the New Shuttle from Omiya Station to Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station. Walk about one minute from the station to the museum.
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Before you visit
Check activities separately from admission
For a particular driving activity, check booking methods, extra fees and remaining spaces first. General admission does not include every activity.
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Questions about The Railway Museum
Does Railway Museum admission include all driving activities?
No. Booking and extra-fee conditions may differ between activities; check your chosen programme’s guidance and remaining spaces separately.
Museum admission prices June 2026 museum and transport guide
Official sources
- Railway Museum vehicle displays ·
- Museum admission prices ·
- Official sources ·
- June 2026 museum and transport guide ·
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