The Railway Museum of Thessaly is situated in Volos, the capital city of Magnesia.
Founded in 2006, the Railway Museum of Thessaly is housed on the first floor of the Volos railway station, which previously served as a residence for each stationmaster. The station's building and the museum were built in 1882 by Evaristo de Chirico, father of the famous painter Giorgio de Chirico. Actually, in the museum you will see Evaristo de Chirico's drawings for the railways construction.
In the Railway Museum of Thessaly, the visitor learns about the railway history and some of the items he can see include:
- Railway employees uniforms
- Ticket Box Offices
- Stations Watches
- Lamps and machine accessories
- Photos, archives, rare documents and historical documents
The Railway Museum of Thessaly is an excellent choice to experience the train history in the region, especially if you combine it with a trip in "Moutzouris", the traditional train that journeys through the picturesque Pelion villages.
Railroad Museum of Thessaly: Address, Volos Railway Station, Volos.
More information about the Railway Museum of Thessaly can be found in the number 24210 23424 and 24210 23644.
