Find out information on ticketing, how to get to your events and any frequently asked questions.
The Workshops Rail Museum is located at North Street, North Ipswich
Train – Queensland Rail operates regular services from Brisbane’s Central station and Roma Street stations to Ipswich.
Bus – Transfer to Westside Bus Company route 515 at Ipswich station from Stop B in Bell Street to the museum.
View the route 515 timetable and all TransLink services at translink.com or call 13 12 30.
The Workshops Rail Museum is located at North Street, North Ipswich, about a half hour walk from the CBD.
Free parking is available onsite.
Please give us a call on (07) 3432 5100 if you require assistance, or let us know when you arrive.
We have a set down area at the front of the museum which is wheelchair accessible, disabled toilets and exhibition areas are accessed via gentle sloping ramps or are at ground level.
We recognise the Queensland Government’s Companion Card program, and admit carers free on presentation of appropriate identification.
Find out the most frequently asked questions. If you can’t see your question here, you can contact us and our team will get back to you.
The school holiday program is in April 2022.
A student day is on Friday 11 August 2022 and events for the general public are on Saturday 12 August 2023.
All Ipswich events are held at The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich.
The school holiday program is included with the general museum entry admission charge. Details are here.
The activities on the student day are free for school students, but bookings are required.
Most events for the general public are free. For any ticketed events, check the relevant event page for more details on tickets and prices.
Click the booking button on the relevant event page.
For school bookings, you can also call the museum on (07) 3432 5100.
Yes, World Science Festival Queensland runs throughout 2023 at multiple locations across Queensland:
21 – 22 May 2023
School Holiday Program: June/July 2023
2 – 3 June 2023
23 – 24 June 2023
School Holiday Program: June/July 2023
28 – 29 July 2023
11 – 12 August 2023
School Holiday Program: April 2023