Let the Holiday Happiness Begin!

The National Museum of Transportation is known for always having holiday happiness on TRACK starting the day after Thanksgiving. The mesmerizing E. Desmond Lee and Famous-Barr/Macy’s Holiday Train Displays start running today (9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)!

• Santa Claus will be available for children to visit with from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Live reindeer are going to be on our campus for your viewing pleasure from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Go here for the full holiday schedule to maximize your magic this season!

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

We invite you to come visit the National Museum of Transportation! Full of photographic opportunities, historic artifacts, model trains and aircraft, the original F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. TNMOT is primarily an outdoor facility. Please call 314.289.3508, ext. 4, for weather updates.

Our knowledgeable tour guides are available in the Earl C. Lindburg Automobile Center to answer your questions about our vintage vehicles. Public guided tours are available at 10 a.m. each open day, weather permitting, no reservation required. Much of our extensive 70-piece locomotive collection is covered under the Roberts Pavilion, plus more nearby, for safe exploring. A tour guide is on hand at the pavilion ready to reply to your inquiries.

The Major Lee Berra Creation Station

The Major Lee Berra Creation Station, an interactive transportation-themed play and educational area geared to one- to five-year olds, has boarding times today at 9:15 | 10:30 | 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 | 2:15 p.m, with an additional $3 per person fee.

The Wm F. Ross Special Miniature Train

The Wm. F. Ross Special Miniature Train operates rides twice around a substantial portion of TNMOT’s property, with knowledgeable and friendly conductors narrating the trip. Train tickets are $7 extra for unlimited rides, available today, from 9:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m., weather and mechanicals permitting.

The Trolley

The historic trolley/streetcar rides are free with Museum admission. The trolley is operated by experienced volunteer conductors on Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., weather and mechanicals permitting.