Cité du train, Railway museum in Mulhouse, France.
Cité du train is a railway museum in Mulhouse that displays a large collection of historic trains and railway equipment across several covered halls. The collection includes locomotives, passenger cars, and freight wagons from different eras, showing both technical developments and rare vehicles.
The museum was established in the early 1960s from the initiative of a local businessman and opened in 1971 at a former railway depot. It was created to preserve and share the rich railway history of the Alsace region with the public.
The name reflects the city's deep connection with railways, which shaped local identity since the 1800s. Walking through the halls, you encounter machines and carriages that tell the story of how trains transformed this industrial region.
The museum sits at the edge of the city and is best reached by public transport, with a tram stop right outside. Allow plenty of time for your visit since the collections are spread across several large halls and there is much to explore.
During warmer months, visitors can ride a mini express train through the outdoor exhibition, seeing details that are easy to miss on foot. Some visitors are unaware they can also operate a special handcar themselves when these experiences are available.
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