Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos, Railway museum in Puebla, Mexico
The National Mexican Railway Museum occupies Mexico's oldest preserved train station building and displays locomotives, carriages, and rail vehicles from different periods. The collection traces the technical evolution of railway transportation and preserves equipment that served for many decades.
The building opened in 1869 under President Benito Juárez and operated as an active train station until 1974. Following its conversion, it opened to the public as a museum in 1988 and has preserved the nation's railway heritage since then.
The place reflects how railways shaped Mexico's growth by connecting distant regions and enabling trade across the country. Visitors can observe the role these networks played in bringing people and goods together throughout the nation's development.
The museum is centrally located in Puebla and welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday, offering guided tours and educational programs. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since exploring the exhibits and vehicles involves moving through different areas.
The El Armoncito collection displays historical photographs and tools belonging to track workers, documenting the daily labor of those who maintained the lines. This often-overlooked exhibition tells the story of the people who worked behind the scenes.
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