Museums are places where families can explore and learn together. Families can enjoy a range of exhibitions, events and activities during their visit to Queensland Museum Rail Workshops.
Staff are located throughout Queensland Museum Rail Workshops to assist, offer directions or interpret information. Children’s activities and interactions feature throughout our exhibitions.
Children supervision
Children 15 years and under must be accompanied by a carer or guardian at all times when visiting the museum.
Pram access
The museum is accessible for parents bringing prams or strollers. Exhibition areas in the museum are accessed via gently sloping ramps or are at ground level.
The Dining Hall can be accessed from the rear of the building via the ramp towards the back of the building. Please ask one of our staff to assist you if you require the chair lift.
Family room
There is a Family Room located in the museum with baby change facilities. Our accessible toilets also include a fold-down change table.
Child-friendly eating
The Dining Hall and Pop-Up café offer child-friendly options, with highchairs available on request.
Interactive play spaces
Play Central: Let off steam in our themed active space designed for children. Role play operating a transport system including a train, boat, signal house, ticket office and more. Enjoy some downtime in with story books and play tables.
Miniature Train: During school holidays, get on board our train for a ride around the Museum grounds. Charge applies per passenger.
Find daily, seasonal and school holiday activities and events to add to your visit experience.
When visiting the museum, adults accompanying children are encouraged to scaffold and model learning behaviours such as conversations, observations, comparisons and inquiring to learn together.
This will foster a love of learning while supporting connections to environments and communities from local to global. Museums are a great way to make learning fun and learn at your own pace.
Staff are located throughout our museums to assist, offer directions, or interpret information. Children’s activities and interactions feature throughout our galleries and grounds.
Enjoy our online resources for a range of ages and interests. We invite you to be part of our story and discover, create, experiment and explore.
Plan your visit to Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, located in Ipswich.
Open daily 9.30am — 4pm. Paid tickets are required for entry to Queensland Museum Rail Workshops.
Accessibility and sensory information to help you plan your visit to Queensland Museum Rail Workshops.
