Heritage Days 2024 at the Rambolitrain museum: fun tour and bucolic train ride

It's a veritable Ali Baba's cave, a dream come true for children aged 7 to 77. Le Rambolitrain is the model train museum. Located in Rambouillet, in the Yvelines department , this atypical museum showcases over 4,000 exhibits, with a functional layout stretching for 500 meters! A grandiose installation that never fails to fascinate visitors.

If you haven't already visited this family-run museum, book your weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 now. To mark the 41st Heritage Days, the Rambolitrain Museum is opening its doors free of charge. Curious visitors can come and admire this vast and rich collection of toy trains, spread over two floors.

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Created in 1984 by two model railroad enthusiasts, this model train museum is a timeless place where young and old come together to share a common enthusiasm and excitement for these exceptional collections in working order. Take advantage of these open doors for a first-class trip back to childhood!

Discover the Rambolitrain Museum's program for the 2024 Heritage Days:

• Steam train ride through the garden
  September 21 and 22
  

  Climb aboard a garden steam train for a moment of pure pleasure! Smells of hot oil and sparks guaranteed!
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• Self-guided tour of the Rambolitrain Museum
  September 21 and 22
  

  Home to over 4,000 toy train and model railroad exhibits, Rambolitrain traces the history of the railroads from their earliest days to the present day. Locomotives, wagons, each showcase conceals marvels of toy trains evolving in a particular decor. Fans will have their breath taken away when they enter the cavern of Ali-Baba, a faithful recreation of a 1930s Parisian toy store.
  But visitors are not done with their emotions: on the second floor, an immense network awaits them, with dozens of convoys that children can animate themselves.
  Finally, take a ride on a garden train!
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A fun, family-friendly, no-holds-barred outing: that's how to get kids excited about museums and heritage! By the way, have you taken a look at our selection of Heritage Days events, specially designed for little ones?

Heritage Days 2024 with children: great family outings in Paris
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are an opportunity for families to discover the cultural heritage of Paris and the Île-de-France region. With free tours, activities for children and entertainment of all kinds, there's something for everyone on September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]