Tours generally consist of small groups, but to ensure a smaller tour, or if your group is 8 or more people, you can schedule it ahead with this form. You can even add any topics of interest that we may be able to expand on in the tour. Please ensure you include the number of people, the preferred date and time, as well as any topics of interest.

A: Our open season hours are 9AM to 5PM, Wednesday to Sunday during the months of June, July, and August. We are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays during these months. Outside of our open season, the museum may be available by appointment. Email the museum at: museum@town.minto.on.ca to book a tour outside of our open season.

A: Admission is by donation – please donate what you can! We greatly appreciate anything you are able to give as it helps us to fund museum operations and preserve Palmerston’s incredible railway history for years to come!

A: You can enjoy a tour or look through our exhibits at your own pace! You do not have to book a tour unless you are bringing a large group with you (approximately 8 or more people).

A: The main museum building’s exhibits are all on the ground level floor. There is currently one step up to get into the building but we are currently looking into getting a ramp to increase ease of access. The exterior buildings (rolling stock, baggage shed) require walking up steps for entry and are not currently accessbile by ramp.

A: The handcar is generally available for visitors to ride during all museum open hours, however the handcar will not be available in wet or rainy conditions or if there is a heat warning in place.

A: The mini-train is typically available during all Farmers’ Market hours (9am-12pm). We aim to make it available for visitors on our busier days (Friday through Sunday) but certain factors may affect the availability of the mini-train for rides. We do not operate the mini-train during rain or when there is a heat warning in place.

A: Yes. We are a space that welcomes families and train enthusiasts of all ages. We have a ‘Kids Station’ available during open hours that is stocked with a play train set, train toys, colouring pages, and Kids’ Museum Guides. Once the Cook Car is finished undergoing construction, we also have a play kitchen and Kids Cupboard where there are some costumes and more.

A: The Lions Pavilion across from the museum is a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch. There are picnic tables throughout the park and on the deck outside of the museum also. A number of local businesses also offer everything from treats to delicious meals to enjoy during your visit to Palmerston.

A: We do accept donations of archival items, photos, books, and objects and aim to enrich our collection with items pertaining to Palmerston Railway history. Please contact the museum for more information. 

If we are unable to accept your donation, we will attempt to connect you to another museum or archive which could potentially be a better fit for your donation.