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Train World: A Journey Through Belgian Railway History
Explore Belgium's railway history at Train World in Brussels, an interactive museum with vintage locomotives and captivating exhibits for all ages.
Train World, located in Brussels' Schaerbeek station, is a railway museum showcasing Belgium's rich railway heritage. With a collection of locomotives, railway artifacts, and interactive exhibits, it offers an immersive experience for train enthusiasts and families alike.
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A brief summary to Train World
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
Tuesday
10 am-5 pm
Wednesday
10 am-5 pm
Thursday
10 am-5 pm
Friday
10 am-5 pm
Saturday
10 am-5 pm
Sunday
10 am-5 pm
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Getting There
Public Transport
Train World is directly adjacent to Schaerbeek station, making train travel the most convenient option. From Brussels-Central station, take a train to Schaerbeek station; the museum is a two-minute walk away. Alternatively, take tram lines 7 or 92 or bus lines 56, 58, 59, or 69 to Schaerbeek station. A standard single fare for the Brussels public transport system is around €2.50.
Walking
From Schaerbeek station, exit the station and walk straight ahead to Pl. Princesse Elisabeth. Train World will be on your left. From Docks Bruxsel, walk southwest. Turn left towards Avenue Van Praet/Van Praetlaan, continue onto Avenue Van Praet/Van Praetlaan. Turn left onto Chaussée de Helmet/Helmetsesteenweg. Turn right onto Place Princesse Elisabeth/Prinses Elisabethplein. The museum will be on the right. The walk is approximately 20 minutes.
Car
If driving, use B-Parking next to the station building. Validate your parking ticket at the museum kiosk to receive a discount. Parking costs €1.12/hour for less than 4 hours, with a flat rate of €3.36 for 4 hours. After 4 hours, the rate is €2.24/hour. Be aware that Train World is located within Brussels' Low Emission Zone (LEZ); check regulations before driving.
Local tips
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Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your entry and chosen time slot.
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Validate your parking ticket at the museum kiosk for a discount on parking fees.
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Download the free Train World app for an enhanced self-guided tour.
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Take advantage of the Discovery Ticket for a 50% discount on a second-class return train journey to Schaerbeek when you buy your Train World ticket online.
Discover more about Train World
Train World, the official museum of the National Railway Company of Belgium (NMBS/SNCB), is more than just a train museum; it's a 'train opera'. Situated in the art-nouveau Schaerbeek railway station, the museum takes visitors on a journey through the history of Belgian railways, from its earliest days to the present and beyond. The museum boasts over 8,000 square meters of exhibition space, displaying 22 locomotives and 1,200 other railway-related objects. Among the highlights is the 'Pays du Waes', the oldest preserved locomotive in continental Europe, dating back to 1845. Visitors can also explore royal cars, step inside stainless steel TEE cars (precursors to high-speed trains), and even try their hand at driving a train in an interactive simulator. The museum also showcases a collection of paintings by Belgian surrealist Paul Delvaux, a train enthusiast.Designed by comic book artist François Schuiten, Train World breaks the norms of museum display conventions, offering a theatrical and engaging experience. The museum is dedicated to showcasing the past, present and future of train travel. Train World is fully accessible to people with limited mobility and offers resources for visitors with visual or auditory impairments.
A brief summary to Train World
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