The National Museum of Transportation has one of the largest and most diverse collections of transportation vehicles in the world! Trace the history of …See more
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Aug 30, 2024
I have visited the national railway museums of England (York), France (Mulhouse), and Portugal. This is by far the best for children of all ages...For European visitors it showcases the many kinds o… Full review by Michael T
Jul 4, 2024
Everything about this museum is wonderful except who in the heck decided that we need to listen to loud piped-in music while we are enjoying a wonderful day with our grandchildren? It was Boomer rock… Full review by Mike H
Jun 27, 2024
This museum is a great place to see historic trains, planes & automobiles at and explore around the outside grounds seeing all the displays of mostly trains & railroad equipment. Many of the exhibits… Full review by EricK1360
I think all ages are fascinated with trains. A lot of walking, you can also go through some of the trains, they are old and little cramp and not well lighted. We enjoyed seeing them.
Is there a best day of the week to visit on which the museum is not as crowded?
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Since Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are our busiest days, we recommend weekdays. Of those, Thursday is generally the least crowded. Creation Station is popular, so come early if you …
Since Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are our busiest days, we recommend weekdays. Of those, Thursday is generally the least crowded. Creation Station is popular, so come early if you have a preschooler to make sure you get a boarding time. Thanks, and looking forward to your visiting!
Yes. Please enter at our north entrance close to the elevated Air Force jet. Use Old Doughtery Ferry Road to enter there. Our Lot 1 and Lot 2 entrances from Barrett Station Road are too …
Yes. Please enter at our north entrance close to the elevated Air Force jet. Use Old Doughtery Ferry Road to enter there. Our Lot 1 and Lot 2 entrances from Barrett Station Road are too narrow, so we immensely appreciate your asking in advance.
Is there any paranormal activity that occurs from the death and history since this place was first discovered! Has anyone died in any of these trains back then before you preserved them for the museum? I’m a paranormal obsession investigator!
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Sorry for the delayed answer--we are not aware of such. If you find out anything on your own, we'd be intrigued!
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Can I bring my own food to the museum?
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Yes, if the personal food is consumed outside our buildings. We have tables outdoors available on the grounds for your picnicking pleasure. We do not allow externally sourced...
Jul 4, 2024
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