Russian Railway Museum

The Russian Railway Museum is a railway museum in Saint Petersburg containing historical locomotives, carriages, and railway equipment. The collection displays these vehicles in indoor exhibition halls and on outdoor grounds.

The museum was founded in 1978 as the October Railway Museum and moved to its current location in 2017. The relocation coincided with a major anniversary of Russian Railways.

The museum houses Russian railway-related artworks, historical documents, and photographs that show how trains shaped the nation's growth. These items tell the story of how important rail transport became to the country's progress.

Your visit works best when you allow time to see the many vehicles and the outdoor areas. Comfortable shoes are important since you will walk a lot, especially if you explore the grounds outside.

The museum preserves a rare railway module that was originally built for military purposes, showing how such technology was used during the Cold War era. Visitors can examine this unusual example of specialized engineering from that period.

Location: Нарвский округ

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Музей железных дорог России

Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 12:30-20:30; Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Website: https://rzd-museum.ru

GPS coordinates: 59.90476,30.29642

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43