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The artifacts were terrific, interesting and well displayed. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, convenient parking, kid friendly.
Terrible location. Sort of like on the edge of a working industrial park. Pity it was not somewhere more inviting and that all tourist attractions were not so scattered
If you are interested in the development of both the railway and the coastal steamers in Newfoundland, this museum should appeal to you. By using a series of storyboards, the development and ultimate demise of the railway system is explained and illustrated. The building which houses the museum is the former St. John's railway station, but none of the station... more
Housed in the former railway station building, Railway Coastal Museum is located on the historic Water Street. The museum shows the rise and the fall of the railway and also discusses the importance of transportation. The museum also illustrates the importance and history of boats. It is also known as “Mile Zero” of the Trans-Canada Trail. Check website for more information.