The last train into the Tenterfield heritage railway station was on 24 October 1989, but through the efforts of the Tenterfield Railway Station Preservation Society, the station is now open as a museum.

The museum is open from 10am to 4pm from Wednesdays to Sundays and on all days during the NSW and Queensland school holidays. Special arrangements can be made for bookings of parties of six or more and guided tours can be booked.

As well as operating the museum, the Society has access rights to operate rail track machines ("trikes") for tourists but these operations are temporarily suspended due to insurance problems.