Mongolian Railway History Museum
museum in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Mongolian Railway History Museum (Mongolian: Монголын төмөр замын түүхийн музей) is a railway museum in Sükhbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
History
The museum was originally opened in 1970. In 1983, the museum was closed and relocated to its current location. In 2019, the museum was renovated.
Exhibitions
The museum showcases a number of old locomotives which were used throughout Mongolian railway history. It also houses various collections of artifacts, photographs and interactive displays about the rail transport of the country over the years.
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance east of Ulaanbaatar railway station.
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