The Cité du Train, located in Mulhouse, France, is one of the world's largest railway museums. It is a successor to the Musée Français du Chemin de Fer and is dedicated to preserving significant historical SNCF railway equipment. The museum was established in 1961 when Mulhouse City Council provided land for SNCF to display their historical rolling stock. The first locomotives were placed in 1971, and a second site was opened to the public in 1983. The museum underwent a significant renovation in the early 2000s, financed by various French governments and the City of Mulhouse. The renovated museum features an exhibition called "The golden century of railway," which traces historical events from 1860 to 1940. The museum also emphasizes the instructional aspect of technology, explaining the mechanisms powering steam, diesel, and electric locomotives. Visitors can even go inside a locomotive to see its inner workings. The museum, which covers 15,000 m², receives 200,000 visitors annually. It also features an outdoor court with a restaurant and themed rooms to enhance the visitor experience.