Reviews of Revelstoke Railway Museum (Zoo)

Aurora Edwards

What a great museum. My family really enjoyed walking through the rail car. We kind of wish we'd been able to climb the trains outside. Lots of great information,, should definitely go again.

Ben

Interesting museum with some fascinating information and displays on Canadian railway history. The massive steam locomotive is especially impressive!

Alex Vardy

A really nice small-medium sized museum that has a plethora of information regarding the construction and racial discrimination of Revelstoke's railway and its workers. I would recommend you to come if you have kids and are interested in these sorts of information. This museum does indeed have a couple of the old fashioned (but well-maintained) cargoes which you may enter.

JJ Arsenault

We enjoyed this small community railroad museum along the still active Canadian pacific route. The miniature train track that is slowly growing is very cool.

Jay Isaak

Very interesting, there's lots of things to look at, the train models were spectacular and the information was quite interesting. Lots of activities and there were a few interactive parts.

Ehsan Tarokh

Nice place for kids and learn about CPR history

Kevin Scheller

Great place to visit when in revelstoke. You get to see train cars from the past up close. Plus they have a awesome model train set. Very cool

Christopher Cogswell

Great little stop in Revelstoke, affordable and rich in history! A great place to stop on your way through town!

Chris Schuler

Love the trains. Would have been nice to see the models working for the kids.

Malaka Walpola

My kids loved it. The train simulator was a nice touch for kids (it requires toonies).

ストリートホーク

Pretty cool place to visit if you're driving through. Brought my niece and nephew, and he loved the trains and being able to go aboard.

Giovanni Romero

Is ok

Simon Chung

Nice museum about the history of the railway around Revelstoke and Rogers Pass. I liked the fact that there is a steam engine and passenger car within the museum that you can take a look at inside. Recommended.

Aarika Clinger

Awesome experience, so thankful we stumbled upon this place. Great reading and seeing the history and work that went into the railway system in Canada. Also amazing seeing the sheer magnitude of the steam train inside.

Many headed Hydra

Should be busier! It’s great, a passage through time, original locomotives, a Rocky Mountain sleeper, beautifully curated and even a simulator. This museum deserves your support. British travellers.

Dorian Dagneau

Informative and well run. In keeping with Covid limits we were easily able to navigate through the exhibits.

Bryan Birn

This is a fantastic museum. One of the better ones I've been to.

Danielle Lank

Super cool train museum. My kid loves trains and there were a few you could walk through which was awesome. Even a kids scavenger hunt

Lucas Auriemma

Great museum, everything about trains. Mainly about Canadian Pacific, and there history. Must visit place if you ever find yourself in Revelstoke!

Greg Sebastien

This great place to not only learn about Railway history in Canada, but also about the local area. This museum has a very impressive array of actual locomotives that were used during the colonial times, and incredible scale models of the area. This is a must visit for anyone passing through or visiting the region!

KM MK

So interesting and informative! Lots to see and able to go into 2 steam engines. They also had a game where you can drive a steam engine virtually with all the sounds and gears etc. So cool! This will fill up a good afternoon. There is lots to see outside the museum as well. The gift shop was great!

Rob Bruce

Very enjoyable visit. Big steam engine and you can tour a old railcar. A model railroad and lots of old cars. Great Covid protocols.

Craig Reichel

Best railway museum I have ever been to. Great variety of displays and rolling stock. Lovely steam engine and passage cars inside that are fully restored.

Jean Chow

We drove from Lake Louise just to visit the museum. We encoutered passenger and container trains many times just outside the museum. The displays are appealing and informative. We got many train-related products, books and DVDs. We were also given specific directions to get to the Last Spike. Totally worth it!!!

Jan Bek

Lovely purpose built building housing an engine and a carriage in lovely restored condition. Plus lots of side rooms showing posters and articles from a bygone age. Interesting history of the men who worked and lost their lives building the trans Canadian railway

Andrea Cragg

What an awesome museum! Our family enjoyed the rich history right in front of our eyes. Murals, photographs, real railroad tools, videos and actual coach's to tour made this a great museum. There was even an engineer on duty to explain the workings of the steam engine! PLUS, a railroad simulator. My family enjoyed several 4 minute rides conducting a train down the tracks. The smiles were huge! There is no doubt that the beautiful rail coaches and wonderfully preserved implements that this museum has on display will bring history back to life for you. This was an affordable and fun stop for my family, not too far off the highway, located on a frontage street in Revelstoke that can easily serve as a nice break in a long road trip, or be added to a vacation in the area.

Didier Debae

What a great place so interesting to learn more about trains, and also great scale train set

Don Mix

The CPR is a huge part of B.C., Canada, and the area. This Museum does a great job telling so many stories of what it must have been like. You never thought that clearing snow off the lines was interesting until you see it done. So much to see and do. A great cloudy / rainy day adventure. Kids will love this place, just don't let them run around crazy. Chinese workers are highlighted up the stairs, don't miss their stories. If you have the time out the back are cool things to look at on the tracks. Worth the price, and the people are nice + helpful.

james armitage

This is an excellent place to visit no matter what the weather is doing, I would recommend this to visit if you're anywhere near. Only a small site but crammed full of history, good for all ages but perhaps better for the people who understand the importance & achievement of the early pioneers. I hope the people here get more help to expand their museum with more rolling stock & exhibits. We loved this place keep up the good work. Visiting from England

Ron Peters

I thought it was an AWESOME museum.... especially since I'm an engineer myself. Covid put a little bit of a damper on things, but overall, a GREAT place to go see!

Bob Davies

What a wonderful collection that truly educates you on the historical importance of the railway to the settlement of the West and the establishment of a lasting nation. Things to read, touch and experience. A working model train that entertains children and families ...

Brian Holle

A nice but small museum that highlights the history of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. One third of the museum is dedicated to exhibits on how the railroad was constructed, and the other two thirds houses a Pullman car and a steam locomotive. If you take your time, you can spend a couple good hours here.

Jennifer Gilmore

Great Museum, we had a lot of fun here and it was very educational. If your driving through Revelstoke, I highly recommend stopping for a few hours and checking it out!

AngusAJM

Very interesting museum, not big but well thought out layout and well worth the visit. The lady at the admission desk was very knowledgeable and gave us a personal insight into Revelstoke as a railway town.

Eric Kelly

What great place take your family to. We were traveling through Canada and stopped here with the family. My little boy loves trails so he was excitied beyond belief. They have toy trains there to play with and several walk through trails you look at. Definately give them a look see if you are in the area.

Dave Locke

One of the better "local interest" museums I've visited. Well thought out, conveyed the topic well. The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

STEPHEN WARD

Great little museum with lovely people running it

Matthew Schulz

How much more fun can you have for 10 dollars. Come on in and take your time at some prime revelstoke / canadian heritage. Museum is super well kept and put together and a great time to learn about the past. Smels good. Well lit. Lots to take in. I reccomend it. Go check it out!

Claire Meier

Very cool to read about the railroads and trains. It was a nice pit stop, giving us a chance to stretch our legs and get out of the car for a while.

Molly Fredeen

10/10 authentic train experience! Tried to go, but never made it past the entrance intersection to the parking lot because there was a long, loooooong train stopped/trying to back up there. Can't think of a better way to experience a train in its mountain environment! In all seriousness, it's probably lovely and Revelstoke is great, would definitely make time to give this museum a shot.

Antony David

Fun way to spend an hour or two. The kids loved the engine simulator. Very friendly and helpful staff

Zachary Davis

Love looking at all the trains and rail cars, gift shop was awesome as well.

Anna R

This museum has a great layout, super interesting plaques to read, and it’s fantastic that you can go inside the trains and see them firsthand! I’d definitely recommend it.

Carina Kwok

I did not expect to be so entertained by trains. We came here to give my two young sons a break on the long drive between Calgary and Vancouver. It was so much fun for them to run around, climbing in and out of the trains. Two trains are indoors, quite a few more outside. There is an excellent play area for kids with puzzles, games, dress up, coloring sheets, and a wooden train table. The signs are informative, telling interesting and emotional stories about the men who worked on the railroads. The staff are friendly and welcoming.

Matt Allen (mattbenallen7)

This museum is amazing for a small town museum. There is a lot of history to read about in this museum as well as hands on stuff for the kids. The top attraction is an old steam engine located indoors and an old rail coach setup for guests and staff. You can walk through the entire car. Outside there are lots more rail cars to check out and explore. It’s worth the stop if you are in the area.

Princess K

What a beautiful way to keep history alive. Definately something to see.

farzaneh afzali

Loved this museume. Especially the interactive parts. You can enjoy being in a real old train and see all the old menues. Definitely should go.

Ian Rice

Lots to see. It would be nice if there were a few more interactive exhibits for kids to play with

Jesse Tregilges

Great history exhibit. We loved seeing the old trains.

Christian Vazzaz

Awesome Railway Museum to visit, exceptional signage explaining the various pieces, the second floor overlooking the steam engine and river car is something else. Don’t forget to try the train simulator for $2 as well! A must see when around Revelstoke.

Nigel Ogden

Very well preserved and presented museum which gives a comprehensive overview of the railway and it's role in creating modern day Canada. Naturally there is a big focus on the difficulties and solutions regarding the passage through the Rockies. Allow 4 hours for a good look around the many fascinating exhibits displayed both indoor over two levels and outdoors.

Jamie Lind

Excellent place to take children or people interested in history of Canadian Pacific Railway and its importance in Revelstoke and surrounding area and Canada in general. Simulator is also a decent representation of working on an SD40 (I work for the railway) and has rolling stock in the yard outside to look at / walk through.

Gerry Ghostrider

Nice museum I have to say. If you're a history buff you definitely want to visit this museum. The kids they loved it and we had to drag them off the trains to go home! I wish more places in Canada would display such part of Canadien history.

Don Windrem

Very good museum highlighting the local participation in the building of the trans continental railway across Canada and highlighting historical items such as the last spike and Chinese immigrants contributions and suffering to build the rail industry in Canada. The self guided tour takes between 45 mins and 2 hours depending on how much reading you do. In the outdoor yard, the have a few more cars including a caboose you can walk through. Revelstoke model train club has a beautiful train miniature town setup on the second floor. First floor has a locomotive and a restored dining car from the 19th century was is very interesting. I would recommend if trains are interesting to you.

Christopher Goodfellow

I've loved trains since childhood and this museum didn't disappoint. So many displays, models, and exhibits to see about RR history in BC and how they completed the mountain pass routes to connect the nation. There is also a section for kids and a the local model train club built a miniature railway which operates upstairs.

Desi Princess

Very cool place to go and see the expansive history of our railroads.

Ayn Rand Catalan

If you/ your child loves trains, then you should visit this place!

Stefan ChEx

As a Railfan, I loved this museum! Very interesting history!

Bonnie Maitland

Awesome museum to visit. The displays are wonderful! Great gift shop too. A must see when in Revelstoke!

Caroline S

It was a great display of some railway history. I wish you could have gone in the trains. Our kiddos loved the dish display and the model train.

Jesse Hedley

Great place for Canadian history . Really cool exhibits as well as pictures. Plus don't forget the train simulator.

Kevin Luo

Amazing museum with highly competent staff. Very informative about the history of CP rail and its impact on Revelstoke. I'm surprised at the amount of historical artifacts and the diesel-electric locomotive simulator. The centerpiece of the exhibit is the Mikado 5468 locomotive, and it's massive! Definitely worth visiting.

Masochistik Mal'ganis

A lot of fun. Pretty interesting. Lots to see. Very friendly staff and a cool gift store with good prices. Got myself a nice long sleeve shirt for $12. It's a self guided tour indoor and outdoor. Two floors.

Abyte Zero

Not a big museum but was interesting and there was a retired driver who was working there and he was very friendly and he was definitely enjoying explaining things.

Chaminda J.

Good value. Great place to be a kid again at this place. Good history lesson on BC railway history. Lots of parking available.

Melinda Gross

A wonderful attraction tucked just off the Highway, a must stop for any train enthusiast, the full size trains were a wonder to the child, and the artifacts and dioramas provided a great recounting of history. We didn’t get to go out in the yard as it was too cold but will next time we stop.

Katrine Konopnicki

Great place to visit with a family. Have some interesting displays and trains. Enough displays and info to be interesting, mostly focusing on the completion of the railway in the West. Kids loved the train simulator (it's an additional $2).

Stephanie

It was informative and had a lot of signs to read. But it was a self guided tour, and the experience may have been better with someone in the museum guiding you through some of the bigger exhibits. A few things were taped off and there wasn't very much interactiveness, just a lot of signs. I learned a lot and enjoyed myself. But the experience could be made so much better.

GWoo

Definitely worth the visit, lots of history regarding the CPR including a large number of artifacts. The building the museum is housed in is incredible. There is lots of parking for large RV's on Victoria Road right in front of the museum.

Erin Jones

Such a blast! Ended up here on a whim before our main stop at the Enchanted Forest. Our daughter has always shown an interest in trains so bringing her here was the perfect stop. She had fun.

Rushad Hodiwala

Great place for kids or if you are interested in the railways.

Jarett Schneider

Great little spot. 10 dollars is a decent price to get in. They mentioned they had a film, but that was disappointing as it was on a TV from the 1990s and had 4 old chairs to sit in in the middle of a walk way. That was odd. But the rest was cool. You cant enter the main locomotive in the building which is crummy, but you can enter the snow blow.

Veronique Verreault

Incredible museum! Beautiful trains to watch and even go in! Great price for what you get. Would recommend to put music in the museum or train sounds!

Jasleen Batra

Super great experience! Lots to see in the Museum if you are fascinated by trains and the history in general.

Mahdi Yeilaghi

A must visit place in Revelstoke. It is worth the admission fee

Kathyy Hendry

This is a must see if you are going through Revelstoke. We love history and this was packed. There were so many areas of interest that were so perfectly displayed. We were so amazed by the size of the steam engine and loved walking through the coach cars. Kids will love the running model railroad display.

Brandi Povitz

Great not so little museum for a small town. Kids loved it. Would have liked to read more of the history but kids were too excited to climb in and see everything

Pam Collingwood

Lots of very interesting things to Read About here. Nice stop.

Minnie Hol

Worth every cent. Amazing job. Thanks for doing such a great job of welcoming travellers.

Dan S

The museum is a great way to take a day off from the hitting the trails. Hours can be spent looking at the museum's many artifacts and reading the exhibits to learn the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The experience becomes significantly immersive when you enter the main gallery and come face to face with a walk-through passenger car sitting next to an old steam engine. Pop out the back for the chance to walk along a little yard where you can go inside a caboose while taking in a variety of other cars. You may even see an operating train roll through as the museum sits directly adjacent to the tracks!

Chris Shipway

Nice museum lots of great train history!

Lynda White

This museum is a must for anyone who loves trains. Excellent exhibits, both indoors and out, that really tell the history of Canada. My favorite is the simulator: you get to drive a train!

Nordin Asher

Over 40,000 sq ft of all things railroad. Sheldon Cooper would pee himself here. This place is wonderfully layed out and chockablock full, of fun and fascinating historic train stuff. Highly recommend.

Marisa Zed

Great Great history. Absolutely love the upstairs asthetic and exhibit. They have very nice railway artifacts and well curated. Good photo opportunities and the staff really knew their stuff. Had the opportunity to meet a couple board of directors who work on site. One restoring the interactive mini train display and the other who seemed to be an expert in absolutely everything. 100000% recommend. Good for adults and children.

Julia Jankowski

Super fun & great staff! Lots to see and learn about. Very pleased with the visit.

Bob Brogan

A nicely done local history of the CPR.

Russel Relling

The museum is great tribute to all of the men and women who worked and even gave their lives to build the key feature in connecting this country together. Reminds one how rugged and wild this landscape is. Good for kids with the simulator and model train display.

Mark M

Nice museum well maintained very cool trains

Tami N

Despite COVID-19, Revelstoke Railroad Museum is open for business. Our visit was well worth the stop and fees waived. We did donate however as it’s volunteer based. Stop and contribute to this important celebration of rail history in Canada.

Darrian Jenkins

Informative, authentic. Helpful, friendly staff. Also thought this part of one of the paintings was funny.

Steven Dunks

Great museum and was the perfect place to stop and give the kids a break from the long drive. No food sales but that's not needed here.

Michael Frost

Absolutely great experience; wonderful mix of displays and dioramas and, of course, the railyard display. A must stop. Our 14 month old daughter loved the steam engine!

Tara Roteliuk

Loved it. Super friendly staff. Very informative pictures and stories. Very well kept and clean. I loved every bit of it. I wish we could have went inside the big locomotive engine but I understand why it's blocked off. Lots of stuff for kids to climb in and there is a play room for the younger ones.

Jeremy Gair

Lots to look at and the ability to get into the cars. It's a quicker stop as it takes about 2 hours to do everything. Train simulated is a good time too. You may even get stuck behind a train on the way out.

Andy M.

Very informative, gives an impression of the importance of Revelstoke and Railroad for the region and Canada. Very impressive is the steam locomotive inside. A visit is recommended.

Jeff Swaikoski

This place Is wonderful. As soon as we entered the building the lady who works there greeted us and was exceptionally friendly. She was super talkative and when we finished our tour we chatted with her for quite sometime. I'm a current railroader and must say that everything Inside and outside of the building was amazing. Great detail, great artifacts and Information. I highly recommend going here. I will definitely be back In the future and once again thanks again to the front desk woman for all the fantastic facts and wonderful conversation.

Steve Smith

This is an excellent museum. I learned so much about the toughness that the workers had to build and run the railway through the wilderness. It also makes clear the contribution and sacrifices that the Chinese immigrants made even though they were treated terribly. You owe it to yourself to learn how the Canadian Pacific changed Canada.

Joe Dondaneau

Took our train obsessed son ???? and he had the time of his life. Lots of interesting information and bits of history that most people probably dont know. Lots to see and do and admission is pretty cheap. We went for the kids but still learned lots and had a good time.

Tim Wright

If you have an interest in trains this is the stop for you. It is privately owned and run. The museum is both inside and outside exhibits of train engines (steam & diesel) along with track maintenance equipment. Information videos are quite interesting along with a simulator of operation of the train for $2.00 if I remember correctly. There is a $10 entrance fee but it is well worth it and helps to run the facility. You will not be disappointed.

hina arshad

My kids really enjoyed the visit to the Museum. They have learned a lot about the history of CPRail and how it come to Canada.