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The National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa (Museo Nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa) is a railway museum in/near Naples that is housed in what was originally the old Bourbon workshop Officine di Pietrarsa where steam machines for ships and boilers for locomotives were built. The museum features 5 pavilions. Pavilion A contains 26 steam locomotives and 4 three-phase electric locomotives. Pavilions B and C contain many carriages and pavilion D contains diesel locomotives. Pavilion E is dedicated to the cinema hall and pavilion F contains giant machinery from the old factory. Pavilion G contains train models and railway memorabilia.

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Pietrarsa railway museum
Traversa Pietrarsa
80146 Naples

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
9:30 – 20:00
Friday
9:00 – 17:30
Saturday
9:30 – 19:30
Sunday
9:30 – 19:30

WEDNESDAY: by reservation only

WEDNESDAY 28 and THURSDAY 29 MAY: closed

Admission

Reduced€6.00
Normal rate€9.00

Please check the website for more details on ticket prices.

Facilities

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Location & Map

Traversa Pietrarsa, Naples

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Pietrarsa Railway Museum in Naples, Italy offers an engaging experience for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located in a former locomotive factory, the museum showcases the evolution of Italian railways through a comprehensive collection of locomotives, carriages, and railway memorabilia.

    Visitors appreciate the well-preserved historic trains and the opportunity to explore inside some of the carriages. The museum's setting, with its seaside location and views of Mount Vesuvius, adds to the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the informative displays and the museum's role in preserving Italy's railway heritage.

    However, some visitors mention that the information provided is primarily in Italian, which can be challenging for non-Italian speakers. Additionally, a few reviewers note that the museum might benefit from more interactive exhibits or guided tours to enhance the experience for all age groups.

    Despite these minor drawbacks, the Pietrarsa Railway Museum is generally well-regarded for its extensive collection and the insight it provides into the history of Italian railways. The museum's spacious layout and the quality of the exhibits are frequently praised by visitors.

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