Historical Collection Information

April 15, 2019

Illustrated notes on selected items in the collection
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Archer Park: Station, carriage shade, mannequins, miscellaneous artefacts
Motive Power: Restored Purrey Steam Tram, C17 steam locomotive, English Electric 1614 diesel, Citra Billard Locotractor, section cars.
Carriages: QR 434 General Manager’s Car, QR 1007 Sleeping Car.

Opening Times

Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 3pm
Sunday: 9:00 to 1:00 pm
Closed Public Holidays

Christmas Closure Dates

Closed from 1pm Thursday, 19 December 2024 and reopen at 10am Monday, 06 January 2025

Tram Operation Times

Sundays 10 am to 1 pm (February-November inclusive only)

No entry to dogs on Tram Operational Days – with the exception of Assistance Dogs. Please note – Assistance Dogs cannot board the Tram – for safety reasons.

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Entry

$10 Adult, $7 Concession, $6 Child (3-14yrs, must be accompanied by an adult)

$30 Family (2 adults and 2 children, $4.50 extra child over age of three)

[Valid to 30 June 2025]

APRM has wheelchair accessible parking and ramp at the entry of the museum. Please note Locomotive and Carriage displays have stair access only.

The Purrey Steam Tram access requires the ability to stand with assistance to go up a step.