At the western end of the old Newfoundland Railway, this museum recalls the railway, fishery and ferry services that tied the island together. Its train cars include a snowplow, a diesel locomotive, two Second World War tank cars, a Newfoundland boxcar, a sleeper car, two baggage cars and a caboose — and its treasures include the Mushrow astrolabes, 1600s navigational instruments found on shipwrecks off Isle aux Morts.
Plan a visit
Address1 Trans-Canada Highway, Port aux Basques, NL A0M 1C0
VisitingHours as listed by the Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Monday–Friday 9 am–8 pm, Saturday 10 am–6 pm.
TypeMuseums & collections
Official siteRailway Heritage Museum
✓ Last verified: November 2026 — checked against the official source linked above. Hours and seasons change; confirm before a long drive.
Keep exploring
- All heritage sites — 44 museums, stations, landmarks and trails
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