Events & School Holiday Train Rides - Illawarra Light Railway Museum

Bring the family for an historical railway experience, ride Burra, explore the locomotive museum and more at the Illawarra Light Railway Museum!

The Illawarra Light Railway Museum in Albion Park is a great place to take children who love trains!

The museum has lots of different steam trains to look at and learn about, plus a cafe with drinks and snacks. Plus you and the kids will LOVE riding the miniature trains. Book online!

Diesel train rides are running during the school holidays from 10am - 2pm on both Tuesday during the holidays. Bring the family and have a bbq or picnic!

Upcoming Events:

Ride the Christmas Train - Sunday December 14, 2025, 10am - 2pm

Ride the Christmas Train from 10am to 2pm as the museum will be transformed into a Christmas Wonderland for all to enjoy as we celebrate Christmas in Style for a great fun family day out. Kids come see Santa and Mrs. clause and have a photo taken with them. Learn more/book tickets online here.

School Holiday Train Ride - Tuesday 20 January

Their First Run for 2026! Catch the diesel Train and Ride the Miniature for a day of fun for all to enjoy… Museum opens with train rides from 10am to 2pm. Food sales…Explore the Museum…Have a shed tour. Learn more/book your tickets now

Diesel Days - Saturday 24 January

Ride the Main Line Diesel Train then board the mini train for a day of fun for the family… Train Rides..Food Sales…Play Grounds…Shed Tours… enhance the experience of railways . Museum Opens 1oam to 2pm. Learn more/book your tickets now

Book ahead and book online at www.ilrms.com.au or purchase your tickets at the museum when you arrive.