Celebrating and Preserving Palmerston’s Railway Heritage
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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 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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OPEN FOR THE SEASON!
The museum is open for the 2025 season. We are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9AM to 5PM and are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. We will be open during market hours on Saturdays in September.
Handcar rides are available during museum hours and mini-train rides are available on Fridays (July/August only), Saturdays, & Sundays. Subject to availability and weather conditions.
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. Thanks for a wonderful season, see you next year!
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.
Book Sale!
We are having a book sale! Come and see our large collection of railway books that are on sale! All books on the book sale table are only $5 each and all money raised goes to museum projects, like restoring our caboose and cook cars!
Beyond Palmerston's Boulevards
‘a history of existing historical dwellings and commercial buildings’.
For sale here at the museum during the Palmerston 150th Weekend Celebration on Saturday and Sunday!
This book is perfect for individuals interested in Palmerston history and explores historical buildings and more. If you are in Palmerston for the 150th celebration, be sure to pick up a copy to learn more about Palmerston and its history!
Contact the museum for information.
Palmerston 150th Headstone & Plaque Hunt
PALMERSTON 150th Headstone & Plaque Hunt Presented by the Harriston Historical Society & Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum. Celebrate Palmerston 150th with a historic headstone and plaque hunt featuring notable members of Palmerston history. Continue the hunt in the Palmerston CN park and at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum!
Pick up a copy of the entry form at the Harriston Historical Society, the Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum, or here on Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum website. The contest starts on June 4th and concludes on July 30th. Please have submissions emailed to museum@town.minto.on.ca or drop off at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum during open hours. Winners will be announced at the Norgan on Saturday, August 2nd during the Palmerston 150th celebration. We hope you enjoy! Please email or phone the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum with any questions.
Get your copy here: Headstone & Plaque Hunt
The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers.
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