Parking

Did you know that the Spoorwegmuseum has its own parking lot, right outside the front door? A parking ticket costs € 16.50 for the first 4 hours, after which you pay € 0.30 per 6 minutes with a maximum daily rate of € 25.00. It is not possible to order or reserve a parking ticket in advance.

Please keep in mind that the number of parking spaces is limited. During events and school holidays, the parking lot can fill up quickly. An alternative is parking in a P+R garage in the vicinity of the museum. Our advice is to come to the Spoorwegmuseum by public transport. See also our visitor information.

Please note: the parking lot is only accessible to visitors of the Spoorwegmuseum.

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Everything you should know:

  • The parking lot consists of 160 parking spaces and is exclusively accessible to visitors of the Spoorwegmuseum.
  • A parking ticket costs € 16.50 for the first 4 hours, after which you pay € 0.30 per 6 minutes with a maximum daily rate of € 25.00. This parking ticket is only valid at the Spoorwegmuseum parking lot.
  • Payment before departure (PIN/card only) via the parking meter or the QR code on the parking ticket (which you receive upon arrival).
  • The parking lot closes 30 minutes after the museum closes, usually at 17:30. Exceptions apply for business events.
  • Reserving a parking space in advance is not possible.
  • During busy days (e.g. during events), the parking lot fills up quickly. It is possible to park in the surrounding area, look here for parking locations in Utrecht. For parking rates on the street, in a garage or affordably at a P+R. Different parking rates apply on the street and at P+R garages, the Spoorwegmuseum parking ticket is not valid here. Check the website of the Municipality of Utrecht for more information.
  • There are 4 disabled parking spaces, the standard rate applies.
  • Parking is only possible for passenger cars. Vans, campers and touring coaches are not allowed. Check the website of the Municipality of Utrecht for more parking spaces for vans and campers in Utrecht. The most affordable option is P+R Utrecht Science Park and the closest option is the service road of the Maliebaan. Touring coaches can find where parking is possible on this page of the Municipality of Utrecht.
  • Parking is at your own risk, there is camera surveillance. The Spoorwegmuseum accepts no liability for damage to or loss of property.

Low-Emission Zones

Please note: the Spoorwegmuseum is located within the low-emission zone (milieuzone) of the Municipality of Utrecht. Diesel cars with an emission standard (emissieklasse) lower than 5 are not allowed to enter the low-emission zone. Visit the website of the Municipality of Utrecht for more and up-to-date information.