Train World is not just another train museum. We’d rather speak of a train opera.
You will discover the most beautiful and unique pieces from the history of the Belgian railways: 5 steam engines, authentic railway cottages among others, amid an original scenography.
We combine the fascinating story of the train throughout the centuries with a look into the future.
Visit us and spend an unforgettable day in the Train World universe.
Posted By : richardhX7338JR
Very dark inside. Unable to see any detail. Difficult to find my way around. Difficult to find the entrance. Signage lacking. I was the only visitor in the whole exhibition for the afternoon.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 15:24:11 
Posted By : E17traveller
This museum is located next to Schaerbeek railway station, on the main Brussels railway (direct connections from Midi and Central). It is housed in the historic Schaerbeek station plus several large modern buildings nearby. It is only recently opened (2017?) and everything feels new and modern. The locomotives and carriages are beautifully presented, and you get a great overview of the development of Belgian rail and its importance to the country. The locos are all in beautiful condition, and very atmospherically presented, and the whole museum experience is excellent. 90% of the museum info is translated into English, and the remaining 10% are the less interesting displays that you won't mind missing.
Conveniently, you can leave luggage at the entrance (not locked and at your own risk).
I'd highly recommend this museum to any Brussels tourists and I rate it higher than the Atomium as a family-friendly science and tech oriented museum. It's a great place!
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 10:01:03
Posted By : Ptites-bulles73
Superb, very well done museum
Arrive by train at the station or by easy-access tram
The building is truly magnificent
Inside we see a reconstructed station hall with the evolution of the ticket offices
A former railway worker offered us the free audio guide which I recommend because it is fascinating. Then in 4 hangars we will visit locomotives 🚂 and wagons with always great explanations.
Honestly great even though I don't know anything about trains
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 09:15:51
Posted By : Nicola_W_0108
We were expecting good things after reading lots of positive reviews online, however our visit was average and disappointing in places. My husband is a railway enthusiast and was unfortunately disappointed with the museum overall. Many of the information boards/exhibits were difficult to read or see due to ridiculously dull lighting. Not sure whether this was done to create atmosphere, but for visitors it is simply very annoying! Only certain bits of information were translated into English. There were also signs which indicated you could listen to information through an audio guide, however this was not offered or explained to us when we purchased tickets from the cashier. Shop was also disappointing, with a lack of variety. Books in there were very expensive, so we came away without any souvenirs. In my opinion, the museum experience wasn’t worth the €15 admission per adult. Wouldn’t visit again.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 13:29:45
Posted By : Stevenv2190
From the beginning to the end impressive. Not only the trains but the whole setup, building, sound, restaurant, atmosfeer. One of the best musea i ever visited and NOT too many people.
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Posted On : 2024-03-13 18:01:57
Posted By : audreyw603
Very well laid out and interesting for both adults and children. Lots to see. We took tram 92 direct from parc to Shaelbeek and caught sncf train back into brussels.
Only downside is that the cafe is at the start of museum and from the exit, you have to re enter museum entrance to get to cafe.
Well worth visit. Shop is full of little items for children to want !!
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Posted On : 2024-02-24 03:15:07
Posted By : simonc721
Lots of trains to see, from early steam trains and carriages, up to modern electric trains, plus everything that makes a train system run: tracks, signals, etc. Belgium was the first place in continental Europe to build a train line, so they came up with many of the early inventions, and they are on display here too. I used the museum Android App and that worked OK and gave me more information about what I was seeing. I spent 3 hours in the museum.
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Posted On : 2024-02-17 09:19:32
Posted By : Keppel
Took the short train ride from Brussels central.Trainworld is situated immediately you leave the train.It comprises a huge ticket hall and 3 large halls containing the trains .You can see the Royal train,the Orient Express .a full sized signallers house and much much more.It is all well signposted in English French and Dutch.It cost us €30for 2 adults and was well worth the money.
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Posted On : 2024-02-12 15:12:56
Posted By : 972alfonsh
The exhibits are very interesting, but unfortunately they were difficult to see. The brightness of the lighting changed constantly, which also made photography difficult. Then there were the animal figures and the corresponding sound system as part of the Animalia exhibition. This became distracting over time. The gorilla on the front of a steam locomotive was out of place. This somewhat spoiled the overall impression, although the exhibition was put together with great attention to detail. The estimated time of 2 hours is realistic.
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Posted On : 2024-02-12 13:24:11
Posted By : chelalagroup
A guided tour is worth it unless you are with small children. It’s really cool, we learn lots of things about the beginning of the railway in Europe and the evolution of locomotives and the leading role of Belgium.
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Posted On : 2024-02-10 14:29:16
