The National Railway Museum is a Portuguese museum institution of national scope, managed by the National Railway Museum Foundation. Based in Entroncamento, it is a multi-site museum with railway heritage centres located across the country. Its collection brings together around 36,000 objects documenting some 160 years of railway history, from the early days of steam locomotives to modern rail transport. The holdings include rolling stock, ticketing and fare materials, and notable historic vehicles such as the Royal Train and the Presidential Train.

The museum welcomes visitors for independent and guided visits and offers virtual tours, thematic experiences, group and corporate visits, and activities for schools. Its services also include spaces for events, special programming, volunteering opportunities, birthday celebrations, a documentation centre and an online shop. Visitors can explore the collection online and learn about the museum’s wider national network. Located near Entroncamento railway station, the museum is accessible by train and car. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, with tickets starting at €3 and free admission for children under six.