National Railway Museum
Fee required
After Sierra Leone's railways shut down in 1974, a collection of engines and other artifacts spent decades hidden away in this old workshop—now a museum.

📜 Museum dedicated to the history of Sierra Leone's railway system, officially opened in 2005, preserving British-built trains and artifacts.
🔍 Collection survived civil war and neglect, now an engine for country's regrowth.
✨ Experience a museum with a remarkable survival story.

Why Go

🚂 Explore vintage train coaches, steam engines, and tracks.
👑 See Queen Elizabeth II's unused royal coach.
📚 Learn about Sierra Leone's railway past, from 1903 to 1975, with passionate guides.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a hand-steered trolley, fun for all ages.

Why Avoid

📍 Located in Cline Town, east end of Freetown, potentially a 30-60 minute drive from most hotels.

Cost

💰 International visitors $5, researchers $20. National visitors 5,000 SLL, researchers 35,000 SLL.

Hours

🕒 Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Tips

💡 Support preservation by purchasing a ticket.
⏳ Allow about one hour to explore the exhibits.

Getting There

🚗 Best reached by private vehicle, taxi, or bajaj.

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