All railway museums to visit in Rhineland-Palatinate

Make a historic journey through railway history at 5 museums in Rhineland-Palatinate dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Rhineland-Palatinate:

  1. Worms Zoo1

    Worms Zoo

     Worms
    The Worms Zoo, situated in the recreational area Bürgerweide in the city of Worms, was inaugurated in 1972. It spans across an area of approximately 8.5 hectares. The zoo is home to over 500 animals from 80 different species, making it a diverse and engaging destination for visitors of all ages.
  2. DB Museum Koblenz2

    DB Museum Koblenz

     Koblenz
    The DB Museum in Koblenz is located in the district of Lützel, in a building that was once a goods wagon repair shop. This historical setting adds a unique charm to the museum, providing a tangible link to the past of railway transportation.
  3. Neustadt/Weinstrasse Railway Museum3

    Neustadt/Weinstrasse Railway Museum

     Neustadt an der Weinstraße
    The Neustadt/Weinstrasse Railway Museum, also known as Eisenbahnmuseum Neustadt/Weinstraße, is one of two railway museums managed by the German Railway History Company, also known as Deutsche Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte or DGEG. This museum is a significant part of Germany's railway history and offers a unique insight into the country's railway heritage.
  4. Ziegeleimuseum Sondernheim4

    Ziegeleimuseum Sondernheim

     Germersheim
    The Ziegelei-Museum is a privately owned museum situated to the south of Germersheim on the Rhine. This location offers visitors a chance to explore the rich history of the region while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Rhine.
  5. Eisenbahnmuseum Jünkerath5

    Eisenbahnmuseum Jünkerath

     Jünkerath
    The Eisenbahn-Museum Jünkerath offers a comprehensive display of exhibits that span over 140 years of railway history, with a particular emphasis on the Eifel region. Visitors can explore a wide range of items, from large raw iron pan wagons and a driving axle of the steam locomotive 44 1211 to small everyday railway objects such as lamps, tools, signals, telephones, Morse devices, service regulations, or train running boards.