Museum
Bulawayo Railway Museum
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
The Bulawayo Railway Museum offers a fascinating journey into Zimbabwe's railway heritage, housed in the city's historic railway yards. Visitors can explore an extensive collection of vintage steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, and railway memorabilia, many of which are beautifully restored. The museum provides a hands-on experience, with some exhibits open for climbing aboard, and tells the story of how rail transport shaped the region's development. It's a must-visit for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Don't miss
- Climb aboard restored steam locomotives and vintage carriages.
- See the Royal Train carriage used by the British royal family.
- Browse displays of historical railway equipment and photographs.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Bulawayo Railway Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inManchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour4★ · 53 travelers1–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$21 per personSee dates →
Most bookedDachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train4.7★ · 5,955 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$62 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMandela House Soweto Apartheid museum Joburg, Constitutional Hill5★ · 18 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$94 per personSee dates →More attractions in Bulawayo