Our Railway Legacy
Sharing Palmerston’s Railway Heritage Through History, Stories, and Community
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step into the real story of palmerston, ontario
Home to Wellington County’s only original railway station, this unique destination brings Ontario’s railway history to life.
Minto Farmers’ Market at the Museum All Summer Long!
Saturdays, June 1st – September 28th • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Get a taste of the railway and 100% locally grown fruits and vegetables, home baking, meat, cheese, maple syrup, and more! Find vendor information and special event details on the Minto Farmers’ Market website.
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RE-OPENING DATE SOON
Join us as we reopen on June 3, 2026 with our regular hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We look forward to welcoming visitors back for another exciting season at the museum. We will be open during market hours on Saturdays in September ( (9:00am-12:00pm).
If you are interested in booking a tour in the off season (September-May) you can schedule an appointment by emailing museum@town.minto.on.ca or calling 519-338-2511 ext 241. Please ensure if you do, that you book your tour 2 or 3 days prior to when you intend to visit. Thank you!
DONATE TO THE CABOOSE
The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is currently continuing work on restoring our caboose and we need your help!
We have been working hard to restore the caboose to its original condition and make this train car a suitable space to share with the public.
We are currently offering a complimentary Town of Palmerston Train Pin with each donation. (Tax Receipts available upon request for donations over $20)
If you wish to make a donation you can visit us and donate in person, or contact us to donate remotely.
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The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers.
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