Bulawayo Railway Museum
National Railways of Zimbabwe Museum
Zimbabwe's national railway museum, with dozens of old steam locomotives on display outdoors, including Cecil Rhodes's private saloon carriage.
Bulawayo is the headquarters and hub of Zimbabwe's railway system, and the railway reached the city in 1897. The museum sits beside the railway workshops in Raylton. Dozens of locomotives and carriages are displayed outdoors, ranging from narrow-gauge engines of the late 19th century to large Garratt steam locomotives. They include Cecil Rhodes's private luxury carriage. There are also an old station building, signalling equipment and historical photographs. The facilities are rather basic, but railway enthusiasts will love it. An admission ticket is required, and opening hours may be shorter on weekends.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–16:00
Nearby sights
- National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo
- Bulawayo City Hall & City Centre
- Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
- Tshabalala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Old Bulawayo
- Khami Ruins
- Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage
- Cyrene Mission