The Latvian Railway History Museum

The beginning of the Railway museum in Jelgava dates back to December 24, 1982. In 1991 the museum was granted a railwayman living house built in 1903 and located at Nr. 3 Stacijas Street. Presently, outside the museum building a railway - crossing barrier, a switchman's lodge, a water pump, signal lamps, couplings, and wheel - pairs can be seen. Photo: the courtyard of the Jelgava branch. Inside the museum, the exposition reflects the history of the Jelgava junction and narrow - gauge railway throughout Kurzeme. One can see benches from a station waiting room, a platform bell, a ticket - box, as well as equipment of railroad workers.