The 8 Museum Visits Worldwide Worth the Detour

1.Brussels: Train World Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 524 reviews · 1 day · from $17Our pick

Review of Brussels Train World, with steam locomotives, railway history, practical tips, price advice, access details, and family appeal.

“A journey through time. We spent 3 hours there and we didn’t feel how the time passed by. What we enjoyed most was that you can interact with objects, the audio guide was nice and insightful, and everything looks very well taken care of. Suitable both for children, and adults. You don’t want to miss it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 363 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Explore 500 years of postal history, see the Penny Black, and ride London’s hidden Mail Rail at the Postal Museum.

“Amazing history of the Post Office, thoroughly enjoyed the whole day!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Review Train World Brussels, with steam engines, royal carriages, interactive displays, practical transport tips, pricing, and family advice.

“Easy to get to. Lots to see. Steam engines very interesting. Lunch at the cafe was good. Stayed about 2.5 hours.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Zakopane Tour with Gubalowka Funicular & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 10 hours · from $97

Review of the 10-hour Krakow to Zakopane tour, with oscypek tasting, Villa Koliba, Gubałówka funicular, views, and free time.

“On time pickup, guide very informative, good few stops and just the right amount of time in zakopane”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Skip the Line: Historic RailPark and Train Museum Ticket with Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Review of Bowling Green’s Historic RailPark: a $22 guided train tour with vintage railcars, museum exhibits, and family-friendly history.

“Exhibit portion of museum is small, but the tour of the trains were great and worth the visit. Enjoyed it a lot!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Railway Kingdom Giant Model Railway Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Review Prague’s Railway Kingdom, a huge Czech model railway museum with 80 trains, 30,000 figures, practical tips, and honest value advice.

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Kingdom of Railways Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 50 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Review of Vienna’s Kingdom of Railways Museum, with model trains, children’s rides, VR, racing cars, prices, tips, and honest value advice.

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Kyoto Railway Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Explore 53 Japanese trains, ride a steam locomotive, try railway simulators, and enjoy Kyoto views at this hands-on museum for about $9.

“Really good. Quiet. Cool inside. A lot to see and interact with.”

Check availability →Read our full review