Old Ghan Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Family
History & Heritage

Mondays: 9.00am – 3.00pm; Tuesdays: 9.00am – 3.00pm; Wednesdays: 9.00am – 3.00pm; Thursdays: 9.00am – 3.00pm; Fridays: 9.00am – 3.00pm; Saturdays: 9.00am – 3.00pm; Sundays — Closed

$5 – $25

Adult – $25 Concession / Seniors / Students – $20 Family – $58 child 6-16 $5

$5 – $5 Child

Wander through the Old Ghan Museum to uncover the rich history of Central Australia's pioneering past.
Explore restored locomotives and carriages that showcase the legendary Old Ghan Train's storied journey.
Relax in the tearooms while enjoying a break amidst the fascinating railway heritage.
Visit the 1930s-style railway station at MacDonnell Siding, just 8 kilometres south of Alice Springs.

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Google Rating

3.9 / 5 57 Google reviews

Relive the history of the Old Ghan Train and Central Australia’s pioneering past as you wander through the Old Ghan Museum. Explore the old train and carriages to learn about the legend that is the Old Ghan Train – one of the most famous railways in the world.

The original narrow gauge railway is closed, but 10km of the track has been preserved for the Old Ghan. The MacDonnell Siding, located 8 kilometres south of Alice Springs, where there is a 1930s-style railway station. The display area includes a souvenir shop, tearooms and restored locomotives and carriages.

After the Old Ghan ceased running it was replaced by the ‘Legendary Ghan, which has travelled from Adelaide to Alice Springs since 1980. The final link to Darwin was completed in 2001.

27°C Partly cloudy

3.9 / 5 57 Google reviews

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Road, Transport, History, Alice Springs, Trucks, Road Trains, Northern Territory, Central Australia

Contact and Booking Channels

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Address: 92 Norris Bell Avenue, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
Phone: 08 8952 7161
Email: admin@rths.com.au
Social: Facebook

Rates

$5 – $25

$5 – $5 Child

Lat -23.77620, Lng 133.86704

Booking Channels

BOOKEASY 14540

OPENTIME Daily from 9am to 4pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

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Accreditations

Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Visitor Information Centre
NT – Tourism Central Australia

Features

Caravan / Camper Trailer / Campervan Sites / Campsites
Family Friendly
Pet Friendly – Enquire
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop

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