Interested in learning more about the fun and exciting things that have gone on in the past few years at the Museum? Browse the archives of The SPOKEn Word below!
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<< Spring 2025 features stories about the new Women in Transportation exhibit, our latest restoration project, a Norden bombsight, and so much more! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<< Fall 2024 includes coverage on the dedication of the new F/A-18 Super Hornet, the history behind first aid kits, and a few ‘before-and-after’s’ of our latest restoration projects. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<< Spring 2024 features stories about the Eads Bridge, a large donation to the Museum, and the arrival of a new jet! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<< Fall 2023 includes info about the cosmetic restoration of Big Boy #4006, the Merchants’ Bridge, and the continuing quest to become a National Historic District! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<< April 2023 features stories about the ‘Horse to Horseless’ exhibit, a new environmentally-themed learning area, and the automobile blue book! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<< November 2022 features stories about Major Lee Berra, the new Hyperloop pod, and the B&O #173 Camel! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<< May 2022 covers Martin Platt, who flew our C-47 over Europe in WWII, a Q&A with Museum leadership, and our “Orphan” cars exhibit!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<< November 2021 features stories about maps in the Library & Archives, new “Think Tank” questions on Museum signage, and alternative fuel vehicles on display at the Museum!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<< July 2021 covers the transition back to regular life after COVID-19, progress in the Library & Archives, and ALL Aboard, our new program that provides a Museum visit and train ride to children in the community, regardless of their ability to pay!