Alberta Railway Museum

Wow! Absolutely wonderful! Let's face it, this museum is operated mostly by volunteers... and so it is not the typical fancy museum. However, it is just wonderful as a "volunteer rin museum". Great job y'all! Price is reasonable at $17 ($12 for seniors) + $7 for a train ride.

I'm not really into trains and what have you but I took my father in June of 2025 and I think I can say without hyperbole that it was a top 5 experience of his life. He was SO HAPPY. There is lots of old memorabilia stuff as well as many trains that you can walk through and experience an era largely bygone. Of note, the staff (despite being relatively young) were all clearly knowledgeable about everything related to the museum and seemed genuinely passionate about it. Great job on not only hiring young people but also finding those who are eager to share the history of Canadian rail.

Fun outdoor train museum a little ways out! Super neat to be able to walk through all the trains unguided and also have a speeders ride!

Great museum. Quite far from the city, but it is worth to visiting it. There are different types of trains, old and news ones. You can go through cars that have different use. Very interesting to see how trains looked like before when they were an important part of life of Canadians. You can also ride a Speeder for 3 dollars. Additionally, thanks to a person who grows wild strawberries at the station. One of my favourite berries. Delicious!

An utterly excellent experience! We came here because my toddler son is fascinated with trains, and it did not disappoint. The exhibits are lovingly crafted, and the gift store items are spot on. Highly recommend coming here, for a piece of Alberta history and - of course - the trains!!!

It's definitely fun for the whole family. Everyone enjoyed themselves while going in, and it if the train and going on a little train ride. We spent at least 3 hours here looking around at everything. They sell cold treats, drinks and chips where you buy your tickets.

Interesting to see the various engines and momentos saved from that bygone time. Would loved to have experienced a train ride as advertised,but that particular Sunday only the Speeder Car was available. Still kids enjoyed it and the extra details to enhance visits by kids from the photo op booth outside the station to the take away childrens activity booklet. A nice way to spend a morning or afternoon.

I really enjoyed seeing the history of this place and all the knowledge it holds. Highly recommend proper footwear as you will be climbing in and out of trains and going between carts would not be enjoyable for anyone with heels or flip flops. There is so much interesting history and easy to get lost in it for hours. There is a bit of walking but this place is somewhere you can come by again and again and learn something new!

It is located so very far northeast, that it is almost hard to believe the Alberta Railway Museum is actually located in Edmonton. But, it is, and is worth every minute of the drive. Numerous historical railway cars are on display, and visitors can climb on up and check out what is inside. It is a train buff's heaven. The museum is only open on summer weekends, and the steam train only runs on long weekends. So the place is somewhat elusive, but it is also heavily dependent on the involvement of volunteers. The only downside to the museum is that anyone with mobility issues will not be able tof ully enjoy it, as a lot of walking and climbing is required to fully appreciate everything it has to offer.

Lived it, loved it. This was a surprising museum in the U didn't expect it to be as entertaining as it was! I like a good museum, but I must say this was inexpensive and fun, and you could get add involved as you wanted in examining the trains and other vehicles and buildings on site. The are some tiny train stations preserved so you can get an idea of the feel of it. I got a sense of urgency, like I had to be somewhere myself, it was interesting. Some of the trains you were allowed to climb into the conductor's chair and touch so the buttons and levers, it was both claustrophobic and freeing at the same time. The dining cars on some of these trains are very nice, you can see how some people really got to live it up on the rails, criss crossing the country. I even saw a commuter train that I used to ride on back in Montreal public transit. I would definitely recommend a late afternoon trip here, ride the working stream train and cars, let them offer you a ticket, which they punch for you based on the destination you choose. The was a good truck outside in the lot, and a small shop with touristy things to buy. Overall it was a win, I'm glad I went and I would go again for sure. If you decide to walk through all of the opened trains and cars, expect it to take you a couple hours, easy. kids who like to look and touch will enjoy most of this museum but may not last through ALL of the cars and trains, they are quite long, but they'll have fun.

The 1392 steam locomotive only goes back and forth on a single line of track. Its not worth riding, but it is worth seeing. Volunteer group is really White and Cliquey. Not a place for anyone to volunteer regardless of your skill set. Lots of old junk to look at, but bring your own water.