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.
Steamdays in 19. and 20. of September 2026
19. September: Museum is open 11:00 -18:00. Steam train is running by Saturdays time table. Extra departure at 14:00 is possible. Drezine rides is possible to. In ticket office you found souvenirs. Payment in cash or debet card. 20. September: Museum is open 10:00 -...
Steamdays in 29. and 30. of August 2026
Steamtrain is operate by Saturdays and Sundays time table with extra departure 14:00. Kafe is open. Souvenirs is available in dicket office. You welcome to departing!
Steamdays at 08.-09. of August 2026
We celebrate 100 years from opening narrow-gauge Sonda - Mustvee line. Our steam engine run by Saturadys and Sundays timetable with departuring 14:00. In inside video room you can see photo show about Sonda - Mustvee railway line. Cafe is open and souvenirs you can...
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.