Railway Coastal Museum

Railway Coastal Museum Adult (18-59): $10
Senior(60+), Student, Military: $8
Youth(5-17): $6
Kids(under 4): FREE
Family: $25 The museum is open for the summer!

There is a new Marine Atlantic Exhibit under construction and family events. Discover the fascinating history of the Newfoundland Railway, Coastal Boat Services, and stories of what it was like to live and work on the line by exploring features including our 1940's era train diorama, panel exhibits, automated model train display, and dockyard exhibit.

The Burgeo had operated around Newfoundland and Labrador for 29 years until it was retired in 1969, along with the Bacca...
08/18/2026

The Burgeo had operated around Newfoundland and Labrador for 29 years until it was retired in 1969, along with the Baccalieu. Open 10am to 5pm.

This is a Railway survey party at Robinson's Station in 1928. Open 10am to 5pm.
08/18/2026

This is a Railway survey party at Robinson's Station in 1928. Open 10am to 5pm.

In the 1920s, the "Pacific" locomotives (4-6-2 type) were the pride of the Newfoundland Railway. Open 10am to 5pm.
08/17/2026

In the 1920s, the "Pacific" locomotives (4-6-2 type) were the pride of the Newfoundland Railway. Open 10am to 5pm.

One of the attractions of the coastal boat cruise was the opportunity to visit communities which were not otherwise acce...
08/17/2026

One of the attractions of the coastal boat cruise was the opportunity to visit communities which were not otherwise accessible. The thriving fishing community of Placentia Bay, was one such attraction when visited by the Bar Haven in the 1940s. Open 10am to 5pm.

In 1904, the Bond government contracted Bowring Brothers to provide a coastal service to two routes not serviced by Reid...
08/16/2026

In 1904, the Bond government contracted Bowring Brothers to provide a coastal service to two routes not serviced by Reid's 1898 Contract. Bowring's had the Portia and the Prospero built for these routes. Open 10am to 5pm.

Today at 2:00 till 4:00PM we will be having our fairy event! Come down for a craft, a scavenger hunt, a puppet show at 2...
08/16/2026

Today at 2:00 till 4:00PM we will be having our fairy event! Come down for a craft, a scavenger hunt, a puppet show at 2:30, and a treat! Regular admission applies. Hope to see you here!

Tomorrow, Sunday, August 16th, we will have a fairy themed event at the Railway Coastal Museum! Drop in between 2 and 4 ...
08/15/2026

Tomorrow, Sunday, August 16th, we will have a fairy themed event at the Railway Coastal Museum! Drop in between 2 and 4 pm for a craft, a scavenger hunt, and a fun puppet show happening at 2:30. We hope to see you there!
Regular admission applies.

The 1898 Contract Enabled the Reids to establish a Streetcar Service in St. John's and also to develop the first Hydro-e...
08/15/2026

The 1898 Contract Enabled the Reids to establish a Streetcar Service in St. John's and also to develop the first Hydro-electric Plant, at Petty Harbour.

Today, Saturday August 15th from 1pm to 3pm local author Kenneth Pieroway will be having a book signing on his latest bo...
08/15/2026

Today, Saturday August 15th from 1pm to 3pm local author Kenneth Pieroway will be having a book signing on his latest book "Branchlines of Newfoundland." Regular admission applies.

Today, at 11:30 and 2:30, the Railway Coastal Museum will be putting on a puppet show, Moose on Caboose!Open 10am-5pm se...
08/15/2026

Today, at 11:30 and 2:30, the Railway Coastal Museum will be putting on a puppet show, Moose on Caboose!
Open 10am-5pm seven days a week, regular admission applies.

Address

495 Water Street
St. John's, NL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17095702143

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