Dutch Railway Museum
Het Spoorwegmuseum
A national railway museum in the old Maliebaan station, with century-old steam locomotives, interactive rides and immersive exhibits, popular with families.
The Dutch Railway Museum is housed in the former Maliebaan station, built in 1874, and traces nearly two centuries of railway history in the Netherlands. Its collection includes dozens of steam and electric locomotives and luxury carriages, including a replica of the early locomotive 'De Adelaar' (The Eagle). Several immersive themed areas tell the stories of the Industrial Revolution and the railways, using small cars that carry visitors through the exhibits. Outdoors there is a miniature train and a play area, which is very popular with families. Admission is about 20 euros, and a visit takes half a day. At certain times a special train runs from Utrecht Centraal station to the museum's entrance; otherwise it is about a 20-minute walk.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 (open daily during holidays)
Nearby sights
- Nieuwegracht
- Miffy Museum
- Centraal Museum
- Museum Catharijneconvent
- DOMunder
- St. Martin's Cathedral & Pandhof
- Dom Tower
- Museum Speelklok