Current note on the operation days

On the first Sunday of every month from April to October, there is usually an operating day at the railway museum. Not only is a historic vehicle demonstrated, but rides in the driver’s cab are also offered. However, due to the cramped conditions in the driver’s cab, we cannot guarantee the spacing rules that are currently still necessary because of Corona. Therefore, the driver’s cab rides cannot be offered at the moment. Whether the next scheduled day of operation will be carried out depends on the regulations in force at that time. You will find out about 14 days in advance on our website whether the next scheduled operating day can take place. Irrespective of this, the museum is open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there are guided tours of about 1.5 hours. You can find all further information on this at https://bahnwelt.de/en/plan-your-visit/opening-hours-admission-prices/

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Our Special Trips Summer 2026

On Saturday 22 August 2026, we’ll be taking you from Darmstadt Central Station to the beautiful Ahr Valley on train 141 228-7!

Come and discover the fascinating history of the former government bunker in Ahrweiler, or enjoy the delicious wine and other culinary delights on offer at the ‘rural wine festival’!

On Sunday 6 September 2026, a special steam train hauled by ELNA 184 DME will run on the Frankfurt Harbour Railway!

At a total of four stops, you will learn about the fascinating industrial history of Frankfurt’s banks of the Main as part of the ‘Rhine-Main Industrial Heritage Days’ and this year’s theme, ‘The Dawn of the Modern Age’.

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Mit unserem Jubiläumskalender feiern wir 50 Jahre Eisenbahnmuseum Darmstadt-Kranichstein – eines der bedeutendsten Eisenbahnmuseen Deutschlands. Die zwölf eindrucksvollen Motive zeigen dabei verschiedene Exponate im Kontext unvergesslicher historischer Meilensteine aus fünf Jahrzehnten gelebter Eisenbahnkultur.

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