Kaniva - Overland Museum

The Overland Museum in Kaniva celebrates the history of The Overland, the famous passenger train service connecting Melbourne and Adelaide since 1887. The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the golden age of Australian railway travel.

The privately owned, independently operated museum is home to a restored sleeping carriage built in 1951, which is housed undercover. Visitors can step inside the carriage and discover what overnight rail travel was like in years gone by.

The museum also displays historic photographs, railway artefacts and memorabilia associated with The Overland, including items dating back to 1909.

Highlights:

Explore a restored 1951 sleeping carriage from The Overland
Discover the history of the Melbourne to Adelaide passenger train service
View historical photographs, railway memorabilia and artefacts dating back to 1909
Learn about railway travel and the development of this important interstate transport connection
Opportunity for railway enthusiasts and families to experience a piece of Australian transport history

The museum is a privately funded, not-for-profit initiative supported through donations and contributions of railway memorabilia.

Opening Hours:

Visits are by appointment only. Contact the museum on 0418 579 634 to arrange a visit, including group visits.

Overland Museum visiting information

Cost:

Contact the museum for current admission arrangements. Donations are welcome.