Estonian Museum Railway
Estonian Museum Railway in Lavassaare is the only narrow-gauge railway museum in Estonia, which exposition includes a working steam locomotive. Narrow-gauge was founded in 19th century in Estonian and Livonian governorate for economical development of regional industries. Special sidings were used by Kohila Paper Factory, Järvakandi Glass Factory, Narva Kreenholm Cotton Factory, Loksa Brick Factory, Saku Brewery etc.
With the COVID-19 safety label, trusted to us by Visit Pärnu we confirm that we follow the requirements and instructions of the Government and the Health Board of Estonia established for our field of activity, we keep up to date with the information and help visitors to comply with the virus prevention rules on site.
Christmas steam on 6.12.2025
Together with our volunteers we invite You to our last event of the year – the Christmas Train 2025, that will take place on the 6th of December. The Lavassaare museum railway will be open on that day from 11:30 to 17:00. Our steam train will run on a flexible...
Steamdays on 25. and 26.10.2025
We celebrate several railways birthdays. The museum is open in Saturday between 11:00-18:00 and Sunday 11:00-17:00. Steamtrain is running by Saturdays and Sundays timetable. Prices by usal price list. You welcome to steaming!
Autumn first steam days in 20.-21.9.2025
20.9. Museum is open 11:00-18:00. Steam train is running by Saturdays timetable. Museum services by usual prices. Dresine operating is possible. 21.9. Museum is open 10:00-17:00. Steam train is running by special timetable. Museum services by usual prices. Dresine...
How to get here?
Eesti Muuseumraudtee
Estonian Museum Railway is located at the Pärnu county in the south-western part of Estonia, 17 km’s from Pärnu to north-west in Lavassaare settlement between the bogs. There are three possibilities to reach us:
To go from Tallinn via Pärnu-Jaagupi and Vahenurme
turning right at Tallinn-Pärnu road to Pärnu-Jaagupi;
To go via Nurme and Jõõpre
turning right at Tallinna-Pärnu road before the bridge of Sauga River;
To go from Pärnu via Audru and Jõõpre.
The last way is the longest from Tallinn but it is the best being the only entirely paved road.
Opening hours
May
Sa. 11:00-18:00; Su. 11:00-17:00
other days only for groups by the reservations:
museumrail@suhtlus.ee
+372 527 2584
June–August
The museum is opened for everyone!
Mo-Sat 11:00-18:00
Sun 11:00-17:00
September
Sat 11:00-18:00,
Sun 11:00-17:00.
On week-days only for groups by the reservations!
October
Only for groups by the reservations:
museumrail@suhtlus.ee
+372 527 2584
Museum is grateful for supports! New supporters are always welcome, as well as photos, memoires etc, concerning the history of Estonian narrow-gauge railways.