The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum is known as the birthplace of American railroading, and for good reason. It was here where the first stone of the railroad was laid, where the nation’s first mile of commercial railroad was constructed, and where the Mt. Clare Shops made innumerable contributions to the development of the rail industry.

One of North America’s largest railroad museums, it features restored locomotives and railroad cars from the 1860s to the 1960s, as well as exhibits on the history of railroads in the American West.

This museum includes an extensive collection of locomotives and railway artifacts, showcasing Canada’s railway history and its impact on the country’s development.

The largest railway museum in Europe, it displays a wide range of rolling stock, from early steam engines to modern high-speed trains. The museum also features themed exhibitions on railway history. Located in Mulhouse, France.

Germany’s oldest railway museum, it showcases the country’s rail history from the 1835 Adler locomotive to modern high-speed trains. The museum also features a large model railway.

This museum features a collection of historic trains, including steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, as well as various railway artifacts. It highlights the development of the Russian railway system.

Opened in 1984, located in Madrid. The museum, housed in a historic railway station, showcases the history of railways in Spain. Its collection includes historic locomotives, carriages, and railway equipment, offering an engaging look at the evolution of train travel.

Featuring a collection of over 100 real-size exhibits of Indian Railways, this museum includes antique steam locomotives, carriages, and saloons used by various maharajas.

This museum is one of the largest of its kind, featuring over 100 locomotives and nearly 300 other items of rolling stock. The exhibits include the Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive, and the Japanese Shinkansen.

The Pullman story is an American one, steeped in the resiliency and ingenuity of its people and its built landscape. Its history is dotted with rail movement and civic movements that have shaped the course of American history. But, as former President Obama noted, there is still more work to be done, and the Historic Pullman Foundation sits directly in the center of this monumental work. The Foundation is committed to telling the stories of Pullman’s past—of industrial innovation, immigration, labor rights, social justice, urban planning, and preservation—all while creating a new forward-looking story. One of creativity, renewal, inclusivity, and…

Located in Saitama, this museum highlights Japan’s rich railway history, including bullet trains and interactive exhibits. Visitors can explore train simulators and historical trains.

This museum offers an immersive experience with historic trains, including the oldest preserved locomotive in Europe, the Pays de Waes. Interactive displays highlight the evolution of rail travel.