TNMOT FAQ
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Can I bring my own food to the museum?

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 food to be consumed inside our cafe which is regularly inspected. Keeping all guests safe regarding food quality, allergies, sensitivities, intolerances, and immune reactions is important! Be sure to check out our cafe menu before you visit!

Can I bring my dog?

Sure! Dogs on leashes are welcome on our outside grounds, but not within the Museum’s buildings.

What are the museum's hours?

We are open year-round! Our hours are seasonal, but you may find the most current schedule and download a full year calendar on our hours and admission page.

Does the Museum rent private event spaces?

Yes! If you’re interested in hosting a children’s (ages 1-5) birthday party, please see information about The Major Lee Berra Creation Station. For weddings, corporate events, lunches, and all other events, please see our event spaces page. If you have any questions please contact us any time.

When can we visit The Major Lee Berra Creation Station?

The Major Lee Berra Creation Station is a hands-on learning environment at the Museum that introduces children five-and-under to all modes of transportation while developing and enriching their primary early learning skills. The self-directed educational play place is enjoyed by children with a parent or guardian in 40-minute sessions. The MLB Creation Station is first-come, first-served, and the entire party needs to present to purchase tickets. To view the 2026 MLB Creation Station schedule click here.

Does the Museum offer educational programming?

Most definitely! For groups of many ages, the museum has resources for furthering transportation education in our community. Please see our school groups page for more information and classroom resource downloads.

Who runs the Museum?

The museum is a privately owned organization that is supported by our staff, members, volunteers, organizations, admissions, and people just like you. If you’re interested in learning about the history of The National Museum of Transportation, please see our about page.

Can I volunteer at The Museum?

The National Museum of Transportation wouldn’t be what it is today without our volunteers. To learn more about opportunities, click here.

Is smoking allowed anywhere on the Museum's campus?
We have two smoking locations at the Museum.  The only two locations with smoker’s poles are as follows:
  • Outside the front of Orthwein Visitor’s Center
  • Outside the Earl C. Lindburg Automobile Building, closer to the Library side
We do not have smoking anywhere else on the campus.
Please be respectful of those with allergies, asthma, and other health issues. Thank you.
Is there a map of the Museum?

Of course! The Museum is very large, and mostly outdoors (trains are big!), view a Museum map here to get a lay of the land before you visit!

May I bring a firearm, holstered pistol, gun, etc., onto the Museum's campus?
We do not allow firearms, holstered pistols, weapons concealed or not, gun, on the Museum’s campus. We are a private business, not a governmental entity.
In Missouri, private property owners, including businesses, have the right to prohibit firearms on their premises. To do so, they must post signs in a conspicuous place that are at least 11 inches by 14 inches with lettering no less than one inch high, stating firearms are off-limits. 
We do have the required signs out on display. Thank you in advance for adhering to this policy.