Celebrating and Preserving Palmerston’s Railway Heritage
Visit the Museum
Enjoy a day trip to the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum!
Experience Wellington County’s only original railway station and one of the few designated as a railway museum in this part of Ontario.
Minto Farmers’ Market at the Museum All Summer Long!
Saturdays, June 4th – September 24th • 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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Raleway Festival
Join us for ales on the rails june 25!
Come to the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum on June 25th between 2pm – 6pm to attend the first ever Raleway Festival. An afternoon filled with Ontario Beer, Cocktails, Spirits and Local Food. A Family Friendly event with 7 different food trucks, outdoor games, live entertainment, and handcar rides!
Drink tokens available for purchase at event (must be age of majority)
Visit allaboardpalmerston.ca/raleway-festival for more information!
Station History
The Station
Read a brief history of the Palmerston Railway Station and how it has survived for more than 140 years.
The ‘Old 81’ Engine
One of Palmerston’s treasured landmarks, “Old 81” is a memorial to the days when “Iron Horses” were stabled within the Town.
The Railroad
Read a brief history of how the railway came to Palmerston.
Palmerston’s Pedestrian Bridge
The Pedestrian Bridge is considered Palmerston’s most unique and treasured landmark.
The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers.
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