The museum building served as the main Curitiba Railway Station from 1885 until its decommissioning in 1972.
It was the first major railway station built in Paraná to connect the capital to the port city of Paranaguá.
The structure was saved from demolition and repurposed as part of a large-scale heritage restoration project in the late 1990s.
Two vintage passenger cars are permanently parked inside the museum, allowing visitors to walk through the original cabins.
The museum is physically located within the atrium of a shopping mall, creating a rare juxtaposition of historical railway infrastructure and retail environment.
The Museu Ferroviário is housed within the original 1885 railway station building of Curitiba, which has been integrated into the modern Shopping Estação complex. The museum preserves the history of the Paraná railway system, showcasing restored passenger cars and locomotives on their original tracks. Visitors can explore the interior of vintage wooden train carriages that date back to the early 20th century. The collection features historical railway equipment, signaling tools, and photographs documenting the construction of the Curitiba-Paranaguá line. The site serves as a physical bridge between 19th-century industrial architecture and contemporary urban commercial space.
The platform area where the vintage locomotives are parked, providing a clear view of the restored train cars against the industrial-style roof.
Combine your visit with a walk through the rest of the shopping center to see how the historical architecture blends with modern retail.
Check the mall's official website for occasional temporary exhibits or cultural events held in the museum space.
Visit on a weekday if you prefer to avoid the higher foot traffic of the surrounding mall during weekends.
Do not treat it as a transit hub; the tracks are historical exhibits and are no longer in active operation for passenger transport.
Closed on Mondays.
