Trans-Namib Railroad Museum

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Trans-Namib Railroad Museum is a museum in Windhoek. It is located in Windhoek Railway Station's building, and was established on 1 July 1993. The museum displays items such as railway equipment and maps, as well as artifacts relating to aviation and seafaring. [1]

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References

  1. "TransNamib Railway Museum | Windhoek | Namibia". www.namibweb.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.