Marvel at historic railway locomotives and other artifacts from railway history at Train World in Brussels. Located in the old Schaarbeek railway station, the museum's impressive collection includes the oldest preserved locomotive in continental Europe
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- French, Dutch, English, German
- Wheelchair accessible
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- See 5 steam engines and authentic railway cottages in an original setting
- Journey back to the days of the railway pioneers
- Stroll around the fabulous Schaerbeek station, one of the oldest railway buildings in Belgium
Full description
Access one of the most enchanting museums in Brussels with an entrance ticket to Train World. Located in the old Schaerbeek rail station building, the museum opened in September 2015 and boasts over 8,000 square meters of space.
Benefit from a free downloadable Train World app to help you make the most of your visit. Audio guides are also available for rent, or you can book a live guide in your chosen language for an additional fee. Once inside the museum, explore independently and see highlights such as the 19th-century "Pays de Waes" locomotive, the oldest preserved locomotive in continental Europe.
Head to the on-site restaurant when you need a break or to enjoy lunch before or after your visit. Experience the warm hospitality of the restaurant and brewery "RN Express" and dine in a unique environment.
Included in your admission ticket is access to the temporary exhibitions as follows:
• Until April 18 2021: Choco Loco. Explore the tasty world of chocolate at the heart of Train World
• From 7 May to 27 June 2021: Peking to Hankow. A Belgian adventure in China
• From 26 October 2021 to 18 April 2022: Orient Express
Includes
- Entrance ticket for the Train World museum
- Free downloadable Train World app
- Access to the temporary exhibition
- English, French, Dutch and German-speaking guides are available for €110 (maximum 20 persons per group/guide)
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Place Princesse Elisabeth 5, 1030 Brussels (easy to reach on foot from Schaerbeek railway station).
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Know before you go
- Train World is entirely accessible to persons with reduced mobility
- Facilities at the museum include wireless internet, a parking lot and restaurant
- Train World is open from 10:00 to 17:00 daily (closed Mondays). The ticket office and entry doors close at 15:30
- It is recommended that you plan at least 1.2 hours for your visit to Train World
