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Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum in Wenecja

Wenecja (k. Żnina), 88-400 Żnin, woj. kujawsko-pomorskie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Narrow-Gauge Railways

Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum in Wenecja

The Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum in Wenecja is an open-air collection of narrow-gauge rolling stock located by the Wenecja Muzeum station on the Żnin Narrow-Gauge Railway line. It is described as one of the largest museums of its kind in Europe.

What to see

The collection includes historic steam locomotives, engines, carriages and technical equipment, such as a water crane for steam locomotives and a turntable. A mail carriage serves as a souvenir shop.

History

The museum was founded on 1 October 1972. It is a branch of the Pałuki Land Museum in Żnin.

Location and surroundings

The site is located in Wenecja, next to the ruins of a medieval castle and the historic railway stop, making it possible to combine a visit with a ride on the narrow-gauge train.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Open-air display of historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives, engines and carriages
  • Accessible by the Żnin Narrow-Gauge Railway (Wenecja Muzeum stop)

Seasonality and hours

Open during the tourist season, linked to the railway's operation. Detailed hours are provided by the Pałuki Land Museum in Żnin.

Getting there

Wenecja near Żnin, by the Wenecja Muzeum station.

Contact

  • Operator: Pałuki Land Museum in Żnin
  • Web: muzeumznin.pl
Visit duration: approx. 1 hr Seasonality: Tourist season

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzeum_Kolei_W%C4%85skotorowej_w_Wenecji; https://muzeumznin.pl