Industrieel Smalspoormuseum

The Industrieel Smalspoormuseum is a railway museum in Emmen with a collection of narrow-gauge locomotives, wagons, and equipment from different periods. The exhibits include vehicles of various sizes and ages, along with historical photographs and tools that document industrial transport and work practices.

The museum was founded in 2006 to preserve narrow-gauge railway equipment that once moved peat and goods throughout the Drenthe region. The collection traces an industrial activity that was central to the area's economic development for over a century.

The locomotives and tools on display reflect how industrial work shaped the local community and economy for generations. You can observe the connection between railway transport and daily labor, seeing how these small trains were essential to the region's way of life.

Plan your visit for daytime hours when the museum is open and accessible on the scheduled days throughout the warmer months. Wear appropriate clothing for outdoor viewing, as the locomotives and wagons are displayed and operate in open spaces.

Visitors can ride on working narrow-gauge trains that travel the same routes where peat was once transported in the region. This hands-on experience lets you see the landscape from the perspective of those who worked in this industrial trade.

Location: Emmen

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Opening Hours: May-October Wednesday 13:00-16:30; May-October Thursday,Friday 10:00-16:30; May-October Saturday 11:00-16:30

Phone: +31591303061

Website: https://smalspoorcentrum.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.67805,6.95046

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43