Station to Museum – 1899-1999

April 15, 2019

1899 – Station opened with the large curved ‘carriage shade’ roof
1903 – Brisbane-Rockhampton Line completion meant up to 25 daily trains
1923 – Stanley Street Station extended, Archer Park’s importance declined
1970 – Station closed to passengers
1990 – QR handed over ownership to Rockhampton City Council
1992 – Heritage listed
1999 – Archer Park Rail Museum opened

Opening Times

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

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 March 2024]

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.