Program 6 July to 6 October

Special Event
Wizards and Witches Express
Magical adventures abound when the Wizards and Witches Express event arrives at The Workshops Rail Museum. Activities include The Workshops Wizards Storytelling, Forest of Knowledge & Garden of Learning, Sorcerers School, Starlight Labyrinth, Broom and Cauldron Dining Car, and the Wizards Miniature Train Ride (additional charges apply).
Admission is FREE after general Museum entry.

21 Jun 08 to 20 Jul 08

Special Event
Wizards and Witches Express Steam Train - SOLD OUT
All aboard the Wizards and Witches Express Steam Train! Departing Roma Street Station, this exciting journey of discovery is much more than just a steam train ride, as the excursion also includes entry to The Workshops Rail Museum, and the Wizards and Witches Express event! Visitors then return to Roma Street Station via coach (bus). Bookings are essential.
Annual Pass Members: Adults $32.00, Concession $29.00, Child $19.50, Family (2A+2Ch) $99; Non-Annual Pass Member: Adults $49.50, Concession $43.50, Child $29.50, Family (2A+2Ch) $149.00.

8 Jul 08

Special Event
Teachers Professional Development Afternoon
The Workshops Rail Museum is offering a workshop for teachers exploring the learning opportunities provided by the Museum. The workshop includes a tour of the Museum and hands on experiences with real Museum objects. The workshop is FREE for educators and includes afternoon tea. Bookings are essential.

23 Jul 08 4pm-5pm

Special Event
Anniversary Steam Train
This special trip will celebrate the anniversary of the first train journey taken in Queensland, which occurred on 31 July 1865. The trip will depart from The Workshops Rail Museum, retracing the same journey as that taken in 1865, and includes a roast lunch and dessert. Bookings are essential.
Annual Pass Members and Groups of 15 or more: Adults $49.50, Concession $46.50, Child $42.50; General: Adults $54.50, Concession $51.50, Child $47.50.

31 Jul 08

Special Event
2008 Annual Workers Reunion and Ipswich Residents Open Day
Celebrate the 6th Annual Workers Reunion at The Workshops Rail Museum! The event salutes the enormous contribution made by QR workers to the development of the State and provides a fabulous opportunity for past and present QR workers to reminisce and share stories of their time in the railways.
Entry is FREE for past and present QR workers and, thanks to Ipswich City Council, FREE for Ipswich residents (proof of residency required), otherwise general Museum entry applies.

3 Aug 08

Special Event
Nippers Play and Learn – ‘Working on the Railway’ theme
Song, interactive play and craft activities will help Nippers learn about the tools railway workers use to make the trains featured in the Museum.
Entry is FREE for Annual Pass Members. Otherwise general Museum entry prices apply.

5 Aug 08 10am-11am
7 Aug 08 10am-11am
18 Aug 08 10am-11am
20 Aug 08 10am-11am

Special Event
Nippers Play and Learn – ‘Circus Train’ theme
Come and join The Workshops Circus Train. Children can clown around with circus games, dress ups, juggling and craft activities, all beneath the Nippers Big top.
Entry is FREE for Annual Pass Members. Otherwise general Museum entry prices apply.

2 Sep 08 10am-11am
4 Sep 08 10am-11am

Special Event
Circus Train
Roll up for all the BIG LOUD FUN of the circus when The Workshops Rail Museum brings the Circus Train event to life. Event activities include Circus Performers, Circus Train Creation Station, Circus Train The Display, Circus Camp and Action Alley.
Admission is FREE after general Museum entry.

13 Sep 08 to 12 Oct 08

Special Event
Teacher Free Months
During October & November 2008, Queensland school teachers are admitted FREE into The Workshops Rail Museum, seven days a week. Take the opportunity to experience the educational offering of the multi-award winning Museum and plan your next school excursion. Don’t forget that Queensland schools groups are admitted FREE during school hours. Teachers are required to show proof of their teacher registration.

1 Oct 08 to 30 Nov 08