Saitama · Permanent cultural facility
The Railway Museum
Compare steam locomotives and Shinkansen, then explore railway history, science and jobs through a large diorama and separately controlled driving experiences.
What to see
- Rolling Stock Station
- Railway diorama and work/science exhibits
JR Omiya Station → your visit
- Transfer to the New Shuttle and alight at Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station.
- Walk about 1 minute.
Closures & important conditions
Normally Tuesdays; selected holiday and school-vacation Tuesdays open, without an automatic next-day closure. Closed 29 December 2026–1 January 2027. Follow the official calendar.
- November 2026 closures: 10, 17 and 24. Open on the holiday Tuesday, 3 November.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-06 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
10:00–17:00; last admission 16:30.
Same-day: adults ¥1,600; school students ¥600; preschoolers aged 3+ ¥300. Advance: ¥1,500/¥500/¥200.
Wheelchairs and strollers permitted. D51 simulator: junior-high age or older; E5/conductor simulators: elementary age or older.
Same-day admission available; advance purchase recommended. Some experiences require a reserved ticket or lottery app; check age rules.
What still needs checking
- Photo capture date and reuse rights
- Same-day experience availability and lottery results
Official sources & photographs
Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
Photo pending · View official photos ↗