Tower
Dom Tower
Utrecht, Netherlands
The tall medieval bell tower of Utrecht and a symbol of the city.
Museum · Netherlands · Utrecht
Railway Museum
A family-friendly museum in a former station, with locomotives, carriages and rides.
Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Railway Museum matters
The Dutch Railway Museum fills an old station with locomotives, historic carriages and a ride through a re-created train world. It is aimed at families, with interactive displays and a miniature railway, but train fans of any age will enjoy the old engines.
Talking points
- It occupies a historic station building.
- There are real locomotives and carriages to explore.
- It is especially good for families.
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