Azərbaycan Dəmiryol Muzeyi / Azerbaijan Railway Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away near Cəfər Cabbarlı square, the Azerbaijan Railway Museum tells the story of how iron tracks stitched our nation together. It’s a place where you can almost hear the ghostly whistle of old steam engines and feel the ambition of a young republic. You'll find yourself lost in the sheer scale of it all, from tiny, intricate tickets to hulking locomotives that once ruled the lines. It’s more than a museum; it’s a living archive of Azeri travel and trade.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the beautifully restored steam locomotive from the Soviet era, its boiler cold but its presence immense. My favorite piece is the recreated stationmaster's office, complete with vintage telephones and heavy ledgers filled with spidery handwriting. The collection of uniforms and signal lamps tells a quieter story of the people who kept everything running on time.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find on Puşkin Street, right in the heart of the city, so you can easily pop in after exploring the nearby sights. The atmosphere inside is quiet and thoughtful, perfect for a slow afternoon.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a solid, unassuming building that feels like it could have been an old administrative office or a small station itself, its straightforward design lets the history within take center stage.
