Toronto Railway Museum

What's On

Permanent Collections

Restored Locomotives and Rolling Stock

Volunteer-restored artifacts across Roundhouse Park, including CP diesel switcher 7020 in its 1944 livery, a 1906 Porter fireless locomotive and TH&B caboose #70.

Permanent collection$18

Roundhouse Turntable Rides

Ride the fully restored 1929 twin-span turntable, at 120 feet one of Canada's longest, on a three-minute rotation with CN Tower views. Saturdays, May to October.

Permanent collectionFree

Train Simulator

The only place in the GTA to take a locomotive's controls: a simulator built from real parts that drives you through the 1950s Toronto rail lands past Union Station.

Permanent collection$18

Historical Railway Plaques

Fourteen outdoor plaques across Roundhouse Park telling the stories of Toronto's railways and the people who worked and travelled on them.

Permanent collectionFree

Mini Train Ride

A seasonal miniature railway looping half a kilometre around Roundhouse Park past the rolling stock and CN Tower, boarding at historic Don Station. Closed Nov to mid-May.

Permanent collection$10

Stall 17 Indoor Exhibits

Indoor galleries in roundhouse Stall 17 on cross-country travel aboard The Canadian, GO Transit commuter rail and the history of the John Street Roundhouse.

Permanent collection$18

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Visitor Information

How much does Toronto Railway Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Toronto Railway Museum is $18. Seniors (65+) and students $14, youth 4-17 $8, age 3 and under free; prices include HST. Mini train rides $10 per rider; turntable rides free (suggested $5 donation).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Toronto Railway Museum?

Toronto Railway Museum is open Winter (8 Sept to mid-May): Wed-Sun 12:00-17:00, closed Mon & Tue. Summer (mid-May to Labour Day): daily 12:00-17:30. Mini train runs seasonally, weekends in autumn, closed Nov to mid-May.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Toronto Railway Museum?

Toronto Railway Museum is located at 255 Bremner Blvd, Stall 17, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9, Canada, in the Entertainment District / Railway Lands area of Toronto. The nearest stations are Union (TTC Line 1) and Harbourfront Centre (509/510 streetcar).

What can I see at Toronto Railway Museum?

Steam engines, cabooses and a working 120-foot turntable in a 1931 roundhouse beneath the CN Tower. Current highlights include Restored Locomotives and Rolling Stock, Roundhouse Turntable Rides and Train Simulator.

Do I need to book Toronto Railway Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Toronto Railway Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.