Museu dos CFM
About This Museum
Tucked away in Maputo, the Museu dos CFM isn't your typical rail museum; it's a living, breathing archive of Mozambique's journey to independence, told through the very trains that powered it. You'll find everything from grand colonial-era steam locomotives to the humble maintenance trolleys that kept the lines open. The atmosphere is wonderfully hands-on, inviting you to climb aboard and imagine the stories these metal carriages hold. It’s a deeply personal and surprisingly moving look at a nation's history, all seen from the trackside.
Collection Highlights
The star is Locomotive No. 118, a massive steam engine that feels like a relic from another age. Don't miss the beautifully preserved wooden-bodied passenger carriages and the collection of vintage railway signage and tools that make the history feel tangible.
Visitor Information
It's a bit of a hidden gem, so take your time exploring—the staff are often passionate and full of stories you won't find on any plaque. Just look for the old CFM administrative building near the port; the trains parked outside are your first clue you're in for something special.
Architecture & Building
Housed in what feels like an original, slightly weathered CFM railway administration building with a practical, early 20th-century colonial aesthetic, all pale yellows and functional design.
Contact & Location
Address: Museu dos CFM, Praça dos Trabalhadores, Baixa, Central "C", Distrito Municipal de KaMpfumu, Cidade de Maputo, Zona Sul, 0101-03, Moçambique
Phone: +258 21 307 385
