National Rail Museum, Delhi

Chanakyapuri

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Entry Fee & Ticket

The entry fee of this place is INR 50 on a weekday but on a holiday it is INR 100. The museum is open till 5 pm. | Weekday: Adults (per person) - ₹50/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹10/-
Weekend: Adult

Opening Time & Days

Rail Museum opening and closing timings is 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM, Entry will not be allowed after 04:30 PM.

Open Days

The National Rail Museum will be open to visitors all days of the week, Closed for visitors on National Holidays

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April

Place Visit With

Family Kids Parents

1.3 km away

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh Metro Station

1.4 km away

Dhaula Kuan Metro Station

2.1 km away

Sarojini Nagar Metro Station

2.2 km away

National Rail Museum Nearby Bus Stops

Satya Niketan (Dhaula Kuan) Bus Stop

976 m away

Buses from Satya Niketan (Dhaula Kuan)

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Satya Niketan Bus Stop

976 m away

Buses from Satya Niketan

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ARSD College (Dhaula Kuan) Bus Stop

976 m away

Buses from ARSD College (Dhaula Kuan)

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Bhartiya Sadhu Samaj Bus Stop

1.1 km away

Buses from Bhartiya Sadhu Samaj

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How to Reach National Rail Museum

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from National Rail Museum.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into IGI New Delhi Airport

8.5 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Safdarjung Railway Station

1.1 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT

9.7 km away

About National Rail Museum

National Rail Museum is a perfect place to discover the history of Indian railways. It is located at Chanakyapuri and came into existence on 1st February 1977 and spreads over an area of 10 acres. The collection present in the museum exhibits nearly 163 years of history of Indian Railways. More then 5 lakh people visit this place every year.

The museum comprises of nearly 80 life-size outdoor displays that include locomotives, carriages, and few of the special coaches of different gauges. All the displays are unique in itself and have a lot of historical importance and every piece has an exceptional story associated with it.

National Rail Museum Trains Rides and their price:

Weekdays - Tuesday to Friday (except Gazatted Holiday)

Museum Express: Adults (per person) - ₹20/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹10/-
1:8 Toy Train: Adults (per person) - ₹100/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹100/-
Coach Simulator: Adults (per person) - ₹100/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹100/-
Steam Simulator: Adults (per person) - ₹150/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹150/-
Diesel Simulator: Adults (per person) - ₹150/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹150/-
PSMT Steam: Adults (per person) - ₹200/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹200/-

Weekend Saturday and Sunday (along with Gazatted Holiday)

Museum Express: Adults (per person) - ₹50/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹20/-
1:8 Toy Train: Adults (per person) - ₹200/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹200/-
Coach Simulator: Adults (per person) - ₹200/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹200/-
Steam Simulator: Adults (per person) - ₹300/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹300/-
Diesel Simulator: Adults (per person) - ₹300/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹300/-
PSMT Steam: Adults (per person) - ₹200/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹200/-

Architecture of National Rail Museum

The museum spans an area of over 11 acres and the indoor gallery comprises an octagonal building that houses six display galleries and a large open area is laid out to simulate the atmosphere of a railway yard.The museum has a state of the art air-conditioned conference hall with a seating capacity of 20-25 persons.

Interesting facts about National Rail Museum

National Rail Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday. So plan accordingly.
Entry fee on weekdays is Rs.50 per adult and Rs.10 per child. However, during weekends, it goes up to Rs 100 per adult and Rs 20 per child. Tickets for toy trains, 3D simulators and other rides will have to be taken separately.
Prepare yourself for a unique encounter with history when you visit the National Rail Museum. Some rare exhibits showcasing the heritage of British and Indian royalty can be seen inside the museum.
A lot of railway exhibits and infrastructure have been displayed which have developed over the years to give a true picture of Indian Railways.
The exterior of the museum depicts the establishment of a railway yard. It has a variety of locomotives and coaches including electric, diesel and steam locomotives.

National Rail Museum FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Chanakyapuri, Delhi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the National Rail Museum: The entry fee of this place is INR 50 on a weekday but on a holiday it is INR 100. The museum is open till 5 pm. | Weekday: Adults (per person) - ₹50/-, Child (Age between 03 years upto 12 years) - ₹10/-
Weekend: Adult Rail Museum opening and closing timings is 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM, Entry will not be allowed after 04:30 PM..

𝒜. You should visit National Rail Museum during January, February, March, April months for best experience.