Trans-Namib Railroad Museum 🇳🇦

If you are traveling through Windhoek, Namibia, a visit to the Trans-Namib Railroad Museum offers you a fascinating look into the region's transport history. Located right inside the historic Windhoek Railway Station's building, this dedicated museum was officially established on July 1, 1993. When you step inside, you will discover a curated collection that goes beyond just trains.

What makes this destination so unique for travelers is its broad scope of historical transportation exhibits. You can explore a wide variety of fascinating items on display, including historic railway equipment and detailed maps that showcase the journey of rail transport. In addition to the extensive rail collection, the museum also features intriguing artifacts relating to both aviation and seafaring.

Whether you are a dedicated history enthusiast, a rail fan, or simply a curious traveler exploring Windhoek, stopping by this unique station building gives you a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the diverse modes of transit that have connected people across land, air, and sea. Be sure to add the Trans-Namib Railroad Museum to your Windhoek itinerary to experience this historical repository firsthand as you explore the city's unique station setting.

What to see at Trans-Namib Railroad Museum

• Located inside the Windhoek Railway Station's building
• Established on July 1, 1993
• Fascinating railway equipment and historic maps
• Artifacts relating to aviation
• Exhibits covering seafaring history

Visiting tips

Take your time examining the diverse collection inside the Windhoek Railway Station building, which spans railway, aviation, and seafaring items.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Trans-Namib Railroad Museum is easy to reach on Windhoek’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Christ Church, Windhoek and Reiterdenkmal, Windhoek. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Windhoek travel guide.